These places confront the contradictions that shape our democracy, and ask us to face them with humility and courage, writes Carol Quillen.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. One of the stars of director Rob Reiner’s film classic Stand by Me is set to narrate an ...

Rob Reiner left a lasting impression on Jerry O’Connell’s life. Over 30 years after starring alongside Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, Will Weaton and the late River Phoenix in Rob’s 1986 coming of ...

Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell in “Stand By Me” (Credit: Columbia/The Kobal Collection) We’re all ready for a vacation. This weekend, before the fun and hectic energy ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap It has been a very sad week for film fans as we still try to process the tragic death of Rob Reiner. If there's any solace to be ...

Stand by Me is, however, the film that announced Reiner as a studio craftsman of the highest order. It’s a showcase for his deceptively plain shooting style, his brilliant way with actors, and his ...

Rob Reiner’s death has reverberated among his fans and the scores of actors he worked with in his roster of legendary movies. Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Dec. 14 ...

Acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, best known for his beloved films “Stand by Me”, “The Princess Bride”, and “When Harry Met Sally”, was tragically found dead alongside his wife, Michele Singer ...

On December 14, 2025, renowned director Rob Reiner tragically passed away alongside his wife, Michele. The beloved filmmaker was behind such cinema classics as Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, This Is ...

Rob Reiner once called directing “Stand by Me” the “richest experience” he had making a film, a big statement from a man who gave the world some of its most beloved movies. The 1986 film almost didn’t ...