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46 days ago

As the specter of the case haunts Hollywood - with the Reiners' son Nick due to stand trial for the homicides - fans were on tenterhooks to see how the awards shows would memorialize the director.

66 days ago

The England men’s cricket MD offered a postmortem that didn’t address the nuts and bolts of the system he manages

“It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.” David St Hubbins, lead vocalist Spi…

70 days ago

I watched Stand By Me with Rob Reiner. Both film and man changed my life ⊖

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

I had watched the coming-of-age weepie over and over growing up so it was an overwhelming experience to sit down with its creator and see it again. It was a magical day and he was just as warm-hearte…

73 days ago

The director and actor, who has been found dead at home with wife Michele Singer Reiner, had a celebrated career spanning Stand By Me, All In The Family, The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and th…

74 days ago

Somalia-born Minnesota representative says her son was let go once he produced his ID

In stark contrast to the president’s comments, Republican senator Ted Cruz has expressed that he is “deeply sadden…

From Seinfeld to Shawshank, Rob Reiner changed Hollywood for ever ⊕

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Reiner’s own films reshaped modern comedy and drama with their intelligence, empathy and range. But through his company, Castle Rock, he paved the way for Seinfeld, Sorkin and many more

  • News: Rob Rein…

Authorities investigating ‘apparent homicide’ after 78-year-old director of Stand By Me and The Princess Bride was discovered dead at LA home with wife

  • Gallery: Rob Reiner – a life in pictures

  • Intervie…

83 days ago

Fackham Hall review – Downton Abbey spoof is fast, funny and throwaway ⊕⊕

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Period drama parody has some decent and often smart gags and benefits from a game cast including Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie

Perhaps it’s the feeling of end times in the air: after years of ina…

4 months ago

‘Almost 30m plays on Spotify!’ When fake bands hit the real-life big time, from Spinal Tap to the Flaming Dildos ⊕

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

How do you invent a convincing fictional band for your play, film or novel? And what happens if they actually top the charts? The creators of Scott Pilgrim, the Commitments, Stereophonic and more rev…

5 months ago

Not many films are revered quite like This Is Spinal Tap, Rob Reiner's 1984 spoof which is often credited with pioneering the 'mockumentary' genre.

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