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Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community persist in remembering the duo.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Enough time has passed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began spending more time together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any day without laughter".

"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade

In a distinct piece, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

In a new development, a Los Angeles judge decided to block the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.

A court order put a security hold on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the killings, public figures shared divergent reactions.

Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing provocative statements that were widely condemned by several public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the detractors recently. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan labeled the comments as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a troubling lack of empathy.

Rogan concluded by remarking that an adviser could have acted when the choice to comment on the passing was made.