What a lovely tribute to Rob Reiner. I had no idea he reimagined the ending to When Harry Met Sally. You’ve given me a reason to love that film even more.
We watch When Harry Met Sally every new years. It’s my favourite. We try to time the countdown to new years at the end of the movie with the countdown in real life. I didn’t know that about the ending. ♥️💔♥️
The detail about The Princess Bride being fundamentally about a sick boy connecting with his grandfather through storytelling really reframed that movie for me. It's easy to focus on the swashbuckling and romance, but the core being intergenerational connection makes it way more meaningful.
What got me was the parallel with Reiner and his own son. That kind of tragic irony is almost unbearable to think about. I've been rewatching some of his work this week and it's striking how much warmth came through even in his more cynical characters. The When Harry Met Sally ending change is perfect evidence of that, how falling in lovecould shift his entire worldview mid-production.
Beautiful tribute with great clips, Sari. Thanks. I've been watching and reading a lot of the tributes too. It's hard to process. So heartbreaking. I especially loved the clip with the Carl and Rob Reiner's reenactment of the Fred Savage/Peter Falk ending. And Anderson Cooper's reminiscences and video clip that aired last Monday. Did you see this one? This is a link from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17B1EbhsY8/
I loved Rob Reiner as a director. I saw Spinal Tap when I was in college and, being kind of slow, thought it was a real band...at least until the middle of the movie. However, being a sappy sentimentalist my favorite of his films was Stand By Me. No matter what race or era they came of age, most men could relate to that crew of boys and their summertime adventures; I was the fat kid.
I put March 4 in my calendar! If you need another singer, let me know. And thank you for sharing the Esquire piece about Rob Reiner. I’ve never seen The Princess Bride, but I will now.
I saw that video clip of Rob and his father Carl when it first came out. I was so touched by it, how much he adored his dad. Seeing it again now makes me weep.
I especially appreciate the bit about the changed ending to “When Harry Met Sally” and the reason for that change! Many women my age (late 50s) have been in bad relationships and decided “never again.” But some of them have found loving partners in their 60s or later despite their determination not to.
Thank you, Sari, for all of this. I am one of the few humans who has not seen the Princess Bride. Slating it in for this weekend. And the Annie Lamott directives are so spot on. I'm going to be kind to myself these next two weeks and hope you will be too. Happy holidays and love to you. Looking forward to March 4 at 7p. Maybe I can help... Speak soon and take care of you and yours. xoxo
Lisa, you are the best. And I'm so excited for you that you get to see The Princess Bride for the first time! I think I will do like my 25th rewatch this weekend. Happy holidays and love to you and yours, too! Let's see each other soon. xox
What a mensch. I am dying to rewatch The Sure Thing with my kids and they are not having it. No idea how it holds up. I may have to wait until the next time I have the apartment to myself. And take in that and a few more.
I’m sitting in the pre-dawn dark, while reading this. At least, I hope it’s dawn, rather than a really dark night that’s just beginning.
I like your thinking.
This was a brutal week. Thanks for the Reiner stuff..
Brutal..
I forgot about Rob Reiner in The Bear. That news is so awful but the details emerging about his life are so impressive.
He was a beacon, as an artist and a human being. <3
What a lovely tribute to Rob Reiner. I had no idea he reimagined the ending to When Harry Met Sally. You’ve given me a reason to love that film even more.
Glad to hear. <3
We watch When Harry Met Sally every new years. It’s my favourite. We try to time the countdown to new years at the end of the movie with the countdown in real life. I didn’t know that about the ending. ♥️💔♥️
What a sweet tradition. Happy new year. 🎉
The detail about The Princess Bride being fundamentally about a sick boy connecting with his grandfather through storytelling really reframed that movie for me. It's easy to focus on the swashbuckling and romance, but the core being intergenerational connection makes it way more meaningful.
What got me was the parallel with Reiner and his own son. That kind of tragic irony is almost unbearable to think about. I've been rewatching some of his work this week and it's striking how much warmth came through even in his more cynical characters. The When Harry Met Sally ending change is perfect evidence of that, how falling in lovecould shift his entire worldview mid-production.
Also ps very sad to miss the March event-I won't be in NYC area until May
There will be more!
Beautiful tribute
<3
Beautiful tribute with great clips, Sari. Thanks. I've been watching and reading a lot of the tributes too. It's hard to process. So heartbreaking. I especially loved the clip with the Carl and Rob Reiner's reenactment of the Fred Savage/Peter Falk ending. And Anderson Cooper's reminiscences and video clip that aired last Monday. Did you see this one? This is a link from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17B1EbhsY8/
Thank you, and for the link. Will check it out. 💕
I loved Rob Reiner as a director. I saw Spinal Tap when I was in college and, being kind of slow, thought it was a real band...at least until the middle of the movie. However, being a sappy sentimentalist my favorite of his films was Stand By Me. No matter what race or era they came of age, most men could relate to that crew of boys and their summertime adventures; I was the fat kid.
<3
I put March 4 in my calendar! If you need another singer, let me know. And thank you for sharing the Esquire piece about Rob Reiner. I’ve never seen The Princess Bride, but I will now.
Thank you! Oh, it’s a classic. You’ll love it.
I saw that video clip of Rob and his father Carl when it first came out. I was so touched by it, how much he adored his dad. Seeing it again now makes me weep.
Same. <3
Just reading this. It's been so hard! There was a very moving special on the Reiners on CBS - yes, CBS - this past Sunday.
Heartbreaking. Yes, I link to it in the link roundup coming out on Friday. 💕
I especially appreciate the bit about the changed ending to “When Harry Met Sally” and the reason for that change! Many women my age (late 50s) have been in bad relationships and decided “never again.” But some of them have found loving partners in their 60s or later despite their determination not to.
Yes,I love that.
Thank you, Sari, for all of this. I am one of the few humans who has not seen the Princess Bride. Slating it in for this weekend. And the Annie Lamott directives are so spot on. I'm going to be kind to myself these next two weeks and hope you will be too. Happy holidays and love to you. Looking forward to March 4 at 7p. Maybe I can help... Speak soon and take care of you and yours. xoxo
Lisa, you are the best. And I'm so excited for you that you get to see The Princess Bride for the first time! I think I will do like my 25th rewatch this weekend. Happy holidays and love to you and yours, too! Let's see each other soon. xox
What a mensch. I am dying to rewatch The Sure Thing with my kids and they are not having it. No idea how it holds up. I may have to wait until the next time I have the apartment to myself. And take in that and a few more.
I forgot about that one! Total mensch. And incredibly funny.