Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. The tragic news of Rob Reiner’s death has left Hollywood in shock. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead ...

It’ll be interesting to see how Rob Reiner describes Princess Bride on the talk shows. It’s swashbuckling, bright, breezy and delightful, but it defies pigeonholing. It doesn’t have a hook or lend itself to a one-sentence description. But then Rob ...

The celebrated actor and director created a run of truly classic movies that spoke to the heart. Here’s why 'The Princess Bride' was particularly magical.