The horrors of this past weekend just keep on coming

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farewell

Brown University, Bondi Beach, now this, reminiscent of this summer’s murder of Old Greenwich’s Suzanne Adams. We could use a better week — I hope we get it.

LOS ANGELES — Legendary director Rob Reiner and his longtime wife have been found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home and investigators are eyeing the couple’s troubled adult son as a person of interest, according to law enforcement sources.

David Strom, as usual, offers a good take:

R.I.P. Rob Reiner and His Wife Michelle Singer

…. In recent years, Reiner was probably best known for being a stinging critic of President Trump and the object of much disdain from conservatives, but Reiner was so much more than his political persona. 

He was, simply put, one of the greatest film directors to have ever lived. 

His father, Carl Reiner, is an acknowledged genius in the film world, but any fair evaluation shows that his son's talent eclipses even the father's. 

The Princess Bride? One of the most quotable films ever made, and a touchstone for millions of us who have watched it innumerable times. 

Misery? Probably the best film adaptation of a Stephen King story ever made, except perhaps for Stand By Me. Which, by the way, was directed by...Rob Reiner. 

A Few Good Men? I have used clips and made references to that film many times, including several in recent weeks. 

When Harry Met Sally? I fell in love with Meg Ryan watching that film. 

[And “This is Spinal Tap” — mustn’t forget Spinal Tap — Ed]

Reiner, for all his political fire, remained a human being who could, in his best moments, see beyond politics to the humanity of (most of) his political opponents. He was extraordinarily gracious after the death of Charlie Kirk, and so far it appears that Trump supporters are returning the favor (as we all should be.