The Tragic Death and Enduring Legacy of Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner, the classic film director, and his wife, Michele
Singer Reiner, were killed on Sunday at their home in the
Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Tuesday, prosecutors
charged the couple’s son, Nick, with first-degree murder.


Julia Jacobs, an arts and culture reporter for The New York
Times, explains what we have learned about the deaths, and Wesley
Morris, a critic at The Times, discusses why many of Rob Reiner’s
films are so beloved.


Guest:



Julia Jacobs, who reports on culture and the
arts for The New York Times.


Wesley Morris, a critic at The New York Times
who writes about art and popular culture.



Background reading: 


Rob Reiner, the actor who went on to direct classic films,
died at 78.

Nick Reiner was formally charged on Tuesday with murdering
his parents.



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