spinal

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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

A celebrated director and comedic actor, Rob Reiner was known for his work on iconic films, including “When Harry Met Sally…,” “Stand By Me” and “This Is Spinal Tap.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Glaser sported a hat for Reiner’s movie “This is Spinal Tap” and referenced one of its signature lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Rob Reiner, 78, directed a handful of iconic films in a variety of genres, including This is Spinal Tap, Misery and A Few Good Men.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Concussion of the Spinal Cord.—Concussion of the cord is now regarded as a definite entity closely resembling concussion of the brain.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander