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As a director, his output included classic films like 1984's rock music mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap," fantasy gem "The Princess Bride" from 1987, and seminal coming-of-age movie "Stand By Me."

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Tap in a few text descriptors—male blues vocal, 80s synth pop with dark romance, death metal with accordion—and out comes an AI produced song within a matter of minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The “60 Minutes” episode reflects on Reiner’s decades-long career, but it was largely meant to promote his latest film “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” which came out in September.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Nick appeared with his family in September at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood for the premiere of “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” which his dad directed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

He was a short fat man with a sweat-stained T-shirt and a red beard, who looked as if he’d spent many fine evenings with his friends around the pool table at the Boulder Tap.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt