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‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and more: Rob Reiner’s best films and where to watch them

Rob Reiner created iconic films that many people rewatch and quote. Before his death on Sunday, his work from 1984 to 1995 was often cited as a near-unparalleled, genre-jumping stream. Reiner's legacy includes a diverse range of films that continue to resonate with audiences, including mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” the comedic romantic adventure “The Princess Bride,” the coming-of-age film “Stand by Me,” the courtroom drama “A Few Good Men” and the rom-com classic “When Harry Met Sally....” The Associated Press remembers some of his best films and where to watch them.

Rob Reiner once made a film with his son Nick, now suspected of killing parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A decade ago, Nick Reiner and his father Rob Reiner seemed to have mended their strained relationship through the film "Being Charlie," which they made together. Nick Reiner has now been booked on suspicion of killing both his father, the actor-director Reiner, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner. “Being Charlie,” released in 2016, was directed by Rob Reiner and co-written by Nick Reiner. It included elements of their lives and helped them understand each other better. Nick Reiner spent years struggling with addiction and had periods of homelessness. He led a largely private life both before and after the film's release.

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker known for classics like “The Princess Bride” and “When Harry Met Sally …,” has died at 78. He and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home. Authorities on Sunday arrested the Reiners' son, Nick Reiner, and booked him for murder. Reiner, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, became a major Hollywood figure with hits like “This Is Spinal Tap.” He co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, producing successes like “Seinfeld.” Reiner was also a passionate liberal activist. His legacy includes a blend of comedy, drama, and advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on film and culture.

Michele Singer Reiner, photographer who influenced 1980s rom-com's happy end, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Photographer and movie producer Michele Singer Reiner has died. She married Rob Reiner in 1989. He has said that meeting her inspired him to change the ending of the 1980s romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally...” so that Harry and Sally ended up together. Michele and Rob Reiner were found dead Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Michele Singer Reiner was a producer for “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” “God & Country,” “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” and “Shock and Awe,” according to IMDB.

More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge. A growing number of consultants like Los Angeles-based Upstage Entertainment are helping local actors bridge the gap — from coaching accent and intonation to explaining unfamiliar norms like headshot standards and audition etiquette. For actors like Amy Baik, who was cut from a Korean commercial for lacking double eyelids, and veteran actor Julian Shin, who transcribed 30,000 English expressions to prepare for international roles, Hollywood offers not just opportunity but freedom from South Korea’s rigid beauty standards and age discrimination.

How an AM radio station in California weathered the Trump administration's assault on media

Six days into President Donald Trump's new administration, the San Francisco Bay-area radio station KCBS-AM and other outlets reported on local immigration raids. The brief story quickly drew the ire of conservative influencers who attacked KCBS’ report as endangering agents’ lives. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr accused KCBS of failing to operate in the public interest and said he was opening an investigation. Current and former staffers say KCBS began taking steps to mitigate the risk of drawing further attention from Carr. The staffers say reporters were dissuaded from pursuing political topics. KCBS says there's been no change in policy or editorial direction.

Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O'Connell, James Woods and many others

Many prominent people are paying tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after they were killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Former President Barack Obama says Reiner had a deep belief in the goodness of people. Actor Josh Gad says they were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Reiner the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi both call the loss devastating. Paul Walter Hauser says Reiner's film “A Few Good Men” is the reason he became an actor.

With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars. But he hopes that his life can offer a more important lesson to young people: that following a predictable path to success is not the only way. Freston, now 80, has penned a memoir, “Unplugged.” It talks about his years where he led MTV and sister networks at the time of their greatest power, eventually running of parent company Viacom. He was fired by impatient leader Sumner Redstone, but it got him out before the business collapsed. Now, when he sees MTV, it's like “seeing your old high school burning down.”

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The local organizing committee says Carey is the first international star named to perform in the Feb. 6 ceremony at Milan’s San Siro soccer stadium. The committee says “Mariah Carey fully represents the emotional atmosphere that accompanies the run-up to the Games." And that “music is a universal language that attracts different stories and sensibilities and intertwines with the opening ceremony’s theme of harmony.” The Games will be spread all over northern Italy. The closing ceremony is slated for Verona’s ancient Roman Arena on Feb. 22.