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new video loaded: Wesley Morris Remembers Rob Reiner’s Movies transcript Wesley Morris Remembers Rob Reiner’s Movies This week, Wesley reflects on the impact Rob Reiner had on his life, specifically the 1990 film “Misery,” and how Reiner brought humanity to his characters in unexpected ways. I’m Wesley Morris, and I’ve been thinking a lot about Rob Reiner this week, and I’ve been thinking about what his work has meant to me and to the culture.

Dec. 11, 2025, 5:02 a.m. ET John White and On today’s show, Wesley reveals his favorite film performances of the year — but his list is not an ordinary best-of list. He zeroes in on the specific details that make a performance great. Like, who did the best acting in a helmet this year? Who were the most convincing on-screen best friends? And who refused to play it safe? Find out in our first annual Cannonball Great Performers special.

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