Rob Reiner
Robert Reiner (/ˈraɪnər/; March 6, 1947 – December 14, 2025) was an American filmmaker and actor. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary. Reiner received numerous accolades, including winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Hugo Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nine Golden Globe Awards.
Discussed in these episodes
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140 A Different Job Description
We start the new year with a mission to celebrate one of our favourite Rob Reiner pictures: When Harry Met Sally. Although it’s been a while since our agents last watched this movie, it remains a strong example of a 90s romantic comedy. Join us to celebrate the fashion, the music, the supporting cast, and finally answer the question: can men and women be friends?
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1 A Few Good Men
Lex and Brian rewatch Aaron Sorkin’s first film, A Few Good Men, based off his stage play of the same name. The 1992 film stars Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore, along with two famous Kevins. Does it hold up? Are there any future Sorkin tropes to be spotted? Here’s an analysis from what you might call A Few Good Mensches.
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94 Is This a Kissing Podcast?
It’s time for more pirates and the beloved “The Princess Bride” (1987). This is a movie our agents know by heart but they are coming back to after a long period of absence. Does this change our perspective of the classic romantic adventure? We dive right in with a focus on the romance between Princess Buttercup and her Wesley. Is it a great epic romance? They also consider how this story might shift if anyone dared to give it a modern reboot (inconceivable!) or a sequel (looking at you Willow). Drop. Your. Sword. And get ready to skip straight to the kissing parts.
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7.3 A Few Good Men
There’s nothing we can’t handle this week, as cocky military lawyer Lex Friedman and his assistant (with no responsibilities whatsoever) Dan Moren go to court with 1992’s A Few Good Men.
Hot topics include Sorkinisms, the conflict over the military, verisimilitude, and a murderer’s row of talented actors.
Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a full-length commentary track, available in the members-only First Class feed. If you’re not already a member, why not sign up? And if you are, now’s a great time to update your membership allocations and maybe throw a little support in the direction of Not Playing. Thanks!
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51 The Princess Bride
For our pod-birthday, AJ watches this cult classic for the first time and hopes that people will stop yelling at him about it.
Among the things that got cut for time: The history of snake oil, medieval superstitions about supernumerary fingers, and actual R.O.U.S-es.
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35 When Harry Met Sally
Ah, the hubris to attempt to improve upon Nora Ephron. But we do our best - after we talk through Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s meandering road to love.
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41 "A Few Good Men"
Myke and Dan Provost watch 1992’s “A Few Good Men”
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13 "The Sure Thing"
1985’s “The Sure Thing,” a sort of proto-“When Harry Met Sally” or “Say Anything.”
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57 BYOP: Bring Your Own Poison
When you saw only one set of footprints, that's when Fezzik was carrying the horse.
The Princess Bride (1987).
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2 "This is Spinal Tap"
Myke and Jason watch the 1984 mockumentary classic “This is Spinal Tap.”
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0 "The Princess Bride"
We invent “Myke Watches the Movies” with a trip to 1987’s cult classic “The Princess Bride.”
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111 These Go to Eleven
Rob Reiner’s legendary heavy-metal mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap” is in our sights. This is one of our very favorite films, and so Jason, Andy Ihnatko, and Ben Boychuk talk about why they love it while regaling one another with favorite lines from this amazingly quotable movie.
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25 Studied His Agrippa
Hello. Our name is The Incomparable. You killed our father. Prepare to listen to a spoiler-filled podcast about the most quotable movie in the universe, “The Princess Bride.”