Darren Stein

So proud of my force of nature Renaissance Woman sparkling diamond of a human @katturnerwashere for opening the *fourth* location of her delish eatery @itshighlylikely Studio City! From starring in David Lynch’s Inland Empire to being a private chef for rock stars to getting decapitated by Natasha Lyonne in All About Evil - she’s done it all! I couldn’t imagine life without this total treasure.

The latest episode of Pop Culture Jeopardy on Netflix has got me stumped. Thanks for sending @scooscott !

Rocky Horror is in my blood. I was fascinated by it as a kid and had the Roxy cast album on repeat. The Broadway revival at Studio 54 captures the sequined fever dream B-movie sci fi punk ethos while delivering astonishing emotion. @thereallukeevans is the best Frank since Tim Curry and the entire cast is perfection. @harveyguillen is a dear squirrel friend but I must say his takes on Eddie/Dr. Scott are inspired. There will never be a Magenta as punk as @juliettelewis (aside from Patricia Quinn) and it was thrilling to see @paulsoileau aka Christeene on the Broadway stage. Thank you @pamstinkleton for serving up a divine and delicious Rocky - and the copious use of glitter.

My friend @darrenstein was in town screening his documentary “Put the Camera on Me” @nitehawkcinema so we swung by @havenstudionyc to do some fun tattoos before the show! 🕸️🕷️📹

Are you ready to get GAY AS A WHISTLE, NYC? I’m here for a rare screening of my 2003 doc PUT THE CAMERA ON ME at @nitehawkcinema Williamshurg Tuesday at 7pm. Q&A with myself and star of our Encino cul-de-sac @michaelweinermusic moderated by filmmaker @adambaran . Posted some pics from the 2003 @outfest epic after party.🤩

Happy Birthday to one of my very nearest, dearest and queerest, the divine force of nature that is @clint.catalyst !! I adore this Aries Sun, Virgo Rising, Virgo Moon and treasure our decades-spanning friendthip. Wishing you the best birthday, my Southern fried Thith from another Mith!

“A must-read for any De Palma fan!” — Darren Stein @darrenstein , director of JAWBREAKER; producer of Joshua Grannell’s ALL ABOUT EVIL @thepeacheschrist ; guest judge on THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA @bouletbrothersdragula Thanks Darren! Thrilled and honored! 🫶🫶🫶 CONFESSIONS OF A BRIAN DE PALMA PROTÉGÉ! How I Shadowed the Director on THE FURY, DRESSED TO KILL & More! By Sam Irvin Cover Art by Dan Gallagher @thatdangweirdo RONDO AWARD NOMINATION in category #11 BOOK OF THE YEAR (NONFICTION)! Ballot here: Please consider voting for us in these three categories: BOOK OF THE YEAR (NONFICTION) (Category #11) Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé! By Sam Irvin WRITER OF THE YEAR (Write-in Category #24) Sam Irvin (author of Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé!) FAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Write-in Category #26) Dan Gallagher (cover artist Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé!) HOW TO VOTE for the 24th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! Voting is by email only. Copy-and-paste the ballot at into an email and mark your choices with an X, or use bold or a highlight color. — OR — Simply type your picks into an email. Send the email to Rondo Award organizer David Colton at [email protected] — Every email must include your name to be counted. — One vote per person. — You do NOT have to vote in every category. Vote for one, all, or a few. VOTING DEADLINE: Midnight, Friday, May 1, 2026. HOW TO ORDER CONFESSIONS OF A BRIAN DE PALMA PROTÉGÉ! Hardcover, paperback, Kindle eBook, and Audible audiobook available worldwide on Amazon!

@darrenstein with the Sob Sister hand-stoned Muscle Diva Tote. I have 3 of these left…dm if you want one. 💛😍

Truly the most magical launch of my friend Jeff Hinshaw aka @cosmic.cousins @travel.tarot deck for @lonelyplanet at @ryan.heffington ’s artist compound and community space @desertrade29 in Joshua Tree. The descriptions and artwork in this deck are meaningful and transporting and the destinations so well chosen. The Moroccan spread prepared by @stephanieshershow was a feast for the eyes and so delicious.

Had the best time in My Own Private Moscow, Idaho! Pronounced Mos-co! Thank you @kssngthelipless and @401blevinsky for showing me an epic time at the @palousecultfilmrevival Jawbreaker screening at the gorgeous @kenworthypac theater. How cool is the Metallica-inspired poster by @drown_slow !! Cinema, sex shops, Alpha Phi and tye dye - Moscow has it all!

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Happy Birthday Mom. Thank you for all the joy, care and magic you’ve brought into my life. Forever my Capricorn Queen!