Mon, December 15, 2025
My perspective on a film is always a little too influenced by the circumstances in which I saw it, but, man—this time it goes to 11. The criticism that the film is more of a nostalgia trip than a comedy is apt, but this week it falls on deaf ears. A chance to reminisce about the earnest, insightful genius of Rob Reiner, and his supremely generous comedic style, feels like exactly what I need as I struggle to process his tragic and untimely passing. Right now, I’d put it up for Best Picture.
