RIP Director Rob Reiner and his wife

farce© said:
The son was questioned but not detained. I still fear it could be politically motivated.
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ugh

there is this though. seems like there is some murkiness out there and the daughter is accusing the son without (known) evidence

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Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Had Throats Slit By Family Member During Argument

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele had their throats slit by a family member during a heated argument inside their Los Angeles home, leading to their tragic death ... TMZ has learned
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farce© said:
The son was questioned but not detained. I still fear it could be politically motivated.
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If he didn’t do it, some media outlets are going to be backpedaling real fucking hard.

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Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities are currently investigating.
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BlooVooDoo said:
If he didn’t do it, some media outlets are going to be backpedaling real fucking hard.

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Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities are currently investigating.
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Wouldn't be the first time some less-than-reliable news outlets have rushed to judgment and had to backtrack. OTOH, it could be that police questioned the son but still don't have enough to arrest him yet and are continuing to gather evidence. I'm sure police will keep an eye on him for the next few days.
 
dukeman92 said:
1986-1991 was as impressive a run as anyone.
Stand by Me
The Princess Bride
When Harry met Sally
Misery
A Few Good Men

When Harry met Sally & A Few Good Men are in my regular rotation of movies. :(
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I’d say go back to 1985 and add “The Sure Thing.”
Watched it again recently and it holds up well after 40 years.

(Or to 1984 and also add Spinal Tap).
 
From an assistant director I know:

"
I’ve been sitting with this.
When I was 16, Rob Reiner cast me in Stand By Me. At a time when I didn’t feel seen, he saw me.
Years later, after I’d found my way into the film business the long way, I called his office just to say thank you. I didn’t ask for anything.
He called me back.
We stayed in touch. Once a year. He always returned the call.
When I told him, years ago, that I was sober, he shared how much he hoped someone he loved would one day find that same peace.
The year I was nominated at the DGA Awards with the team from the Grey’s Anatomy pilot, Rob came to my table and hugged me. He told me he was proud of me — that I had found my place, that I belonged.
Later, when I produced an independent film with a mentor and a friend, he watched it and gave thoughtful notes.
He was a great filmmaker.
He was a decent man.
I’m very sad today.
And very grateful.
I hope I can recognize someone the way you recognized me.
Thank you, Rob."
 
If it does turn out to be Nick Reiner who killed his parents, the guy has been in and out of rehab since he was 15. About a decade ago, Rob Reiner made a fictional account (“Being Charlie”) of a drug-addicted, self-destructive son of a famous father (in the film, running for governor) based on a script Nick wrote based on his own life experience (and as a form of therapy for Nick after another relapse/rehab stint). The movie got poor reviews (“cliche” was a common refrain). Here from the Chicago Sun-Times review:

“… Nick Reiner’s onscreen doppelganger in “Being Charlie” is played by Nick Robinson, the kid from “Jurassic World,” and while Robinson is a more than capable young actor, he’s saddled with playing a shallow, scheming, thoroughly dislikable weasel who has no one but himself to blame for his problems and isn’t particularly empathetic whether he’s stoned, sober or supposedly showing some growth.

He’s a little s— is what he is.

… But this is the movie we have, and while we sincerely wish Rob Reiner peace with his son and we hope Nick Reiner stays sober and has a long and wonderful career, “Being Charlie” will probably be better remembered as the vehicle to healing for the family than a movie that made an impact.“

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'Being Charlie': Stoned or sober, the hero's a little weasel

Imagine being Nick Reiner.
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altmin said:
From an assistant director I know:

"
I’ve been sitting with this.
When I was 16, Rob Reiner cast me in Stand By Me. At a time when I didn’t feel seen, he saw me.
Years later, after I’d found my way into the film business the long way, I called his office just to say thank you. I didn’t ask for anything.
He called me back.
We stayed in touch. Once a year. He always returned the call.
When I told him, years ago, that I was sober, he shared how much he hoped someone he loved would one day find that same peace.
The year I was nominated at the DGA Awards with the team from the Grey’s Anatomy pilot, Rob came to my table and hugged me. He told me he was proud of me — that I had found my place, that I belonged.
Later, when I produced an independent film with a mentor and a friend, he watched it and gave thoughtful notes.
He was a great filmmaker.
He was a decent man.
I’m very sad today.
And very grateful.
I hope I can recognize someone the way you recognized me.
Thank you, Rob."
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Great story. This is in line with everything I’ve heard or thought about him.

No matter how you go in the end, or what you think you’ve accomplished or haven’t accomplished in life, these are the kinds of things you want people to remember about you. Seeing the good in others and helping where you can.

It’s actually very much the central message in Stand By Me.
 
keywestheel said:
Reminds me of an interview i saw years ago with former child stars and children of famous Hollywood types. One of them said if you really wanted to raise a child and turn them into a screwed up adult raise them in Hollywood.

RIP, Rob and Michelle
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There are plenty of people that were born and raised in Hollywood that are fine, and plenty of people that were born and raised in some small town that are screwed up.
 
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