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Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt able to express about his personal sorrow.

"Enough time has gone by that I can now express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced spending more time together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor uploaded archival material from the production, adding that he doesn't recollect "one day without mirth".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes continued.

He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He ended with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a different piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.

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

"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted

Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to block the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.

A judicial mandate put a embargo on the files to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the probe.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".

Fallout and Commentary

Following the deaths, public individuals offered divergent comments.

Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making controversial statements that were widely condemned by many commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan described the statements as "disturbing" and implied they showed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by suggesting that an associate should have acted when the impulse to speak on the death was made.