Acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner discusses his latest movie, "LBJ", and what attracted him to the project. Reiner talks about the parallels between the film and the current state of race relations in America. He discusses why the movie carries such relevance at this point in the nation's history. Reiner also weighs in on the widening Harvey Weinstein scandal and says that men need to step up and be a part of the solution.
Reiner was nominated for an Oscar in 1993 for "A Few Good Men." He's also got a couple Golden Globe nods and Emmy wins. The legendary director and producer first came into the spotlight playing Michael "Meathead" Stivic on "All in the Family" alongside the late Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton.
Among his many acting credits are "Wolf of Wall Street" and "This Is Spinal Tap." He's also directed "The American President," "When Harry Met Sally," and "Stand By Me."
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Monday, July 15, 2019.
Hollywood just can't wait to see 'King.' Cheddar's Max Godnick breaks down Disney's strategic play to dominate the box office as the photorealistic CGI remake of "The Lion King" is about to land in cinemas nationwide.
Mississippi Rep. Robert Foster, currently running for governor of the state, is denying a female reporter from his campaign trip — unless she is accompanied by a male colleague. That Mississippi Today reporter Larrison Campbell joined Cheddar to give her reaction.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Friday, July 12, 2019.
A class action lawsuit filed by ticket-holders of the ill-fated Fyre Festival can go forward for now, a judge ruled, while also tossing the fraud claims against rapper and festival promoter Ja Rule.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, July 11, 2019.
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a historic hearing on cannabis to tackle how best to reform laws regarding the controlled substance.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
The Third Strike Campaign aims to shed light on — and give a voice to — the real people that continue to suffer everyday from the “tough on crime” justice system and the mandatory sentencing guidelines under three strikes legislation.
Instagram is ramping up its anti-bullying efforts with two new features that it hopes will protect users from hurtful and abusive content, the company announced this week.
