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As You Wish: Celebrating the Life and Films of Rob Reiner

As You Wish: Celebrating the Life and Films of Rob Reiner

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Inconceivable!" Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Rob Reiner, the man who brought us the world’s most famous "kissing book" and turned rock and roll up to eleven.


Episode Summary:In this special CinemaJam Mini, Sebastian and Pablo mourn the passing of director, actor, and activist Rob Reiner (1947-2025). We explore his incredible range—from the genre-defining mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap to the political drama of A Few Good Men. The heart of the episode is a deep dive into The Princess Bride, a film that rejuvenated the swashbuckler genre and remains a "must-have" on every cinephile's list. We discuss the personal stakes for Mandy Patinkin, the legendary improvisations of Billy Crystal, and why Wesley and Buttercup’s story still resonates decades later.


Key Takeaways & Timestamps:


  • [00:10] Introduction: Why we are skipping "CinemaJam Versus" for this special tribute.



  • [02:47] Remembering Rob Reiner: His legacy as a filmmaker and liberal activist.



  • [04:11] This Is Spinal Tap: How Reiner demystified the "god-like" status of 70s rock stars.



  • [08:22] The Princess Bride Deep Dive: Rebirthing the swashbuckler genre.



  • [11:24] The Sword & The Soul: Mandy Patinkin’s personal connection to Inigo Montoya.



  • [15:34] Casting Magic: Vizzini’s wit and Miracle Max’s New York accent.



  • [18:44] Leading Roles: Discussing Robin Wright and the career of Cary Elwes.



  • [25:07] The Reiner Run: When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men.



  • [32:33] Final Thoughts: How his "highs" became part of the global pop-culture zeitgeist.


Resources Mentioned:


  • This Is Spinal Tap (1984)



  • The Princess Bride (1987)



  • When Harry Met Sally (1989)



  • Misery (1990)



  • A Few Good Men (1992)



  • The American President (1995)


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