Steve K 🎃
@skleinedler.bsky.social
Editor. Erstwhile lexicographer. Queer. Widowed. Lives with their cat.
Submissions Coordinator - Salem Horror Fest
Horror, New Queer Cinema, Czech New Wave.
https://letterboxd.com/stevekl/
Submissions Coordinator - Salem Horror Fest
Horror, New Queer Cinema, Czech New Wave.
https://letterboxd.com/stevekl/
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Steve K 🎃
@skleinedler.bsky.social
· Mar 4
DURING hook-up sex tonight this guy asked me what the difference was between Webster's and American Heritage dictionaries, and this, friends, is why I miss wordless anonymous alleyway hookups of the 80s.
Ha, I go to input this in Letterboxd, to discover that I did in fact see it, most recently in September 1984 (although assuredly I saw it before that). It's remarkable how very little I remembered though.
About to watch the original THE PINK PANTHER (1963), which I probably haven’t seen in 45 years at least
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Ha, I go to input this in Letterboxd, to discover that I did in fact see it, most recently in September 1984 (although assuredly I saw it before that). It's remarkable how very little I remembered though.
I directed R&G Are Dead in Cambridge MA in 2009. My husband died unexpectedly during preproduction. The production process for this specific show in that specific context was pretty surreal, but it kept me moving.
Brilliant playwright.
Brilliant playwright.
November 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I directed R&G Are Dead in Cambridge MA in 2009. My husband died unexpectedly during preproduction. The production process for this specific show in that specific context was pretty surreal, but it kept me moving.
Brilliant playwright.
Brilliant playwright.
About to watch the original THE PINK PANTHER (1963), which I probably haven’t seen in 45 years at least
November 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
About to watch the original THE PINK PANTHER (1963), which I probably haven’t seen in 45 years at least
Heading out to see FIRST BLOOD (1982, on 35 mm!) - which I haven't seen in over 40 years.
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Heading out to see FIRST BLOOD (1982, on 35 mm!) - which I haven't seen in over 40 years.
THE SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SPÄTZLE
November 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
THE SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SPÄTZLE
she's touring the facility
and posting on Slack
and posting on Slack
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
she's touring the facility
and posting on Slack
and posting on Slack
THE RIESLING FOR THE SEASLING
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
THE RIESLING FOR THE SEASLING
These pix remind me how when I moved to Chicago in 1986, virtually every old building was caked in decades of sooty grime (coal plants across the country, I guess?) and how by the time I left in 1996, so many buildings were cleaned — and each newly washed building had so much architectural beauty.
Especially thankful that Chicago has so much terra cotta for me to fall in love with. That started me on the journey of photographing buildings about 13 years ago, and because of that, I have seen a lot of cool buildings and met some amazing people.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
These pix remind me how when I moved to Chicago in 1986, virtually every old building was caked in decades of sooty grime (coal plants across the country, I guess?) and how by the time I left in 1996, so many buildings were cleaned — and each newly washed building had so much architectural beauty.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate the true reason for the season
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate the true reason for the season
Twitch City is in my Top 10 TV series
I think if Canada wants to have a strong cultural identity we need to go back to doing what we're best at, making the weirdest fucking TV shows you've ever seen
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitch City is in my Top 10 TV series
Sometimes my zoom comments appear sinister
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Sometimes my zoom comments appear sinister
for the last 15 years I have given my parents each a $50 gift and they have given me a $100 check, and that is the extent of my holiday giving and receiving. It's a good system.
Me, 10 years ago: Why do we even do this
Steve's Mom: Just do this for me and don't be a Grinch
Me, 10 years ago: Why do we even do this
Steve's Mom: Just do this for me and don't be a Grinch
thank you for putting a wide variety of $600+ items on your holiday gift guides. I never know how to spend my gift budget of $600+ per person
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
for the last 15 years I have given my parents each a $50 gift and they have given me a $100 check, and that is the extent of my holiday giving and receiving. It's a good system.
Me, 10 years ago: Why do we even do this
Steve's Mom: Just do this for me and don't be a Grinch
Me, 10 years ago: Why do we even do this
Steve's Mom: Just do this for me and don't be a Grinch
I keep learning facts about Olivia Nuzzi against my will.
somehow I don't know exactly who Olivia Nuzzi is (or rather, how she came to reach some sort of celebrity status), and I kind of really don't want to know, based on context clues
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I keep learning facts about Olivia Nuzzi against my will.
Sometimes it is fun watching mutuals on letterboxd liking a hundred reviews in a row.
(This is not a subtweet — many of you actually fall into this category ;) )
(This is not a subtweet — many of you actually fall into this category ;) )
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sometimes it is fun watching mutuals on letterboxd liking a hundred reviews in a row.
(This is not a subtweet — many of you actually fall into this category ;) )
(This is not a subtweet — many of you actually fall into this category ;) )
Reposted by Steve K 🎃
HAND-DRYERS DIE IN DARKNESS
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
HAND-DRYERS DIE IN DARKNESS
I live on the 3rd floor just west of a small ridge and I wish I could explain just how purple pink the dawn sky is this morning
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I live on the 3rd floor just west of a small ridge and I wish I could explain just how purple pink the dawn sky is this morning
I'm thinking rating systems need a Z-axis, because in the past month I've given HOUSE OF WAX (2005), THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL, and THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG 4-1/2 stars.
(I stand by that decision, but I clearly am applying different criteria to different kinds of films.)
(I stand by that decision, but I clearly am applying different criteria to different kinds of films.)
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I'm thinking rating systems need a Z-axis, because in the past month I've given HOUSE OF WAX (2005), THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL, and THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG 4-1/2 stars.
(I stand by that decision, but I clearly am applying different criteria to different kinds of films.)
(I stand by that decision, but I clearly am applying different criteria to different kinds of films.)
It’s bullshit that The Razzie folks gave Hilton a Razzie for this.
Paris Hilton is legit well-cast in this.
This roadkill pit set piece is also awesome.
Oh look Chad Michael Murray just took his shirt off
This roadkill pit set piece is also awesome.
Oh look Chad Michael Murray just took his shirt off
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
It’s bullshit that The Razzie folks gave Hilton a Razzie for this.
Strip Nude for Your Killer, Charlie Brown
Don't Torture a Duckling, Charlie Brown
Let's Scare Jessica to Death, Charlie Brown
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Strip Nude for Your Killer, Charlie Brown
rewatching HOUSE OF WAX (2005) (which I liked when I saw it when it came out; since then I've finally seen both TOURIST TRAP and 2000 MANIACS so we'll see how that affects this viewing; I'm optimistic)
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
rewatching HOUSE OF WAX (2005) (which I liked when I saw it when it came out; since then I've finally seen both TOURIST TRAP and 2000 MANIACS so we'll see how that affects this viewing; I'm optimistic)
Scottie Ferguson, having just seen Judy plummet from the bell tower, turning to camera:
“Well, no one’s perfect”
FIN
“Well, no one’s perfect”
FIN
If I could ever figure out a legit way to discuss Some Like It Hot and Vertigo all in one breath, I could probably get blocked by half of Bluesky.
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Scottie Ferguson, having just seen Judy plummet from the bell tower, turning to camera:
“Well, no one’s perfect”
FIN
“Well, no one’s perfect”
FIN
Listening to a million versions and covers of I Will Wait For You
Watching THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964) (for the first time!)
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Listening to a million versions and covers of I Will Wait For You
Watching THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964) (for the first time!)
November 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Watching THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964) (for the first time!)
Reposted by Steve K 🎃
I rarely post about film submissions but a plea to filmmakers: If you have a short that runs under 15 minutes, if your end credits are more than 20% of your runtime, you might consider finding a way of putting more information on the screen instead of listing every cast and tech role one by one, etc
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I rarely post about film submissions but a plea to filmmakers: If you have a short that runs under 15 minutes, if your end credits are more than 20% of your runtime, you might consider finding a way of putting more information on the screen instead of listing every cast and tech role one by one, etc