Filmmaker Darren Stein (Jawbreaker, GBF)
October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
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The filmmaker behind Jawbreaker opens up about cult classics, career highs and lows, and what comes next.
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In this episode
- Behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Jawbreaker and GBF
- How Darren Stein found his filmmaking voice and early inspirations
- What it is really like navigating the ups and downs of the film industry
- The inside story on the musical adaptations of his most beloved films
About this episode
Hello, On the Rockers…everything is peachy effing keen with filmmaker Darren Stein, responsible for your favorite hits like Jawbreaker, GBF, and more! In this episode, we chat about Darren's early filmmaking, his inspirations, some behind-the-scenes stories, his collection of actors who have become friends, the ups and downs of the film industry, the musical versions of Jawbreaker and GBF, and more! Raise a glass; it's On the Rocks with co-host Steven Dehler and your sassy host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez!
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