Episode 3: Mastery and Legacy completes the examination of Rob Reiner's directorial career, focusing on his psychological horror masterpiece "Misery" with Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance and the courtroom drama "A Few Good Men" featuring Jack Nicholson's iconic "You can't handle the truth" scene. The episode analyzes Reiner's peak period achievements across six different genres, explores his later career films including "The American President" and "The Bucket List," and examines why sustaining his 1984-1992 level of excellence proved impossible. Through comprehensive analysis of his filmmaking techniques, collaborative relationships, and cultural impact, this episode assesses Reiner's enduring legacy as a director who proved intelligence and entertainment could coexist in popular cinema, creating films that continue influencing filmmakers and entertaining audiences across multiple generations.
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