Gypsy 83

Gypsy 83
Gypsy 83
	Poster
Directed by	Todd Stephens
Screenplay by	Todd Stephens
Story by	Todd Stephens; Tim Kaltenecker
Produced by	Todd Stephens; Todd Calvin; Karen Jaroneski; Christine McAndrews
Starring	Sara Rue; Kett Turton
Cinematography	Gina Degirolamo; Mai Iskander
Edited by	Annette Davey
Music by	Marty Beller
Production; companies	Luna Pictures; Staccato Films; Velvet Films
Distributed by	Palisades Pictures; Small Planet Pictures
Release date	June 6, 2001(New York);
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$29,367

Gypsy 83is an American 2001drama film,written and directed byTodd Stephens.The film is about two younggoths,Gypsy and Clive, who travel toNew Yorkfor an annual festival celebrating their idol,Stevie Nicks.

Filming took place inHazleton, Pennsylvania.

Plot

25 year old Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) and 18 year old Clive Webb (Kett Turton) are twogothsliving inSandusky,Ohio.Gypsy's parents, Ray (John Doe) and Velvet (Marlene Wallace), once were in a band together, and Gypsy now aspires to be a famous singer, like her idol,Stevie Nicks.Because of her mother's disappearance, she hesitates to leave her father alone in Sandusky to pursue her dreams.

While checking updates on a Stevie Nicks fansite, Clive discovers theNight of a Thousand Steviesevent in New York. After a long and heated discussion with Gypsy, her father reveals that her mother didn't just disappear, or die: she left to follow her dream of becoming a famous singer. Despite this, Clive finally convinces Gypsy to go to New York.

Along the way, Gypsy and Clive encounter various characters and obstacles. They pick up a hitchhiker named Zechariah, who claims he is running away from the Amish life. The three decide to stop and spend the night at a rest stop.

While there, Clive expresses his attraction for Zechariah, but Zechariah says he's attracted to Gypsy. Clive is embarrassed and runs away. Gypsy is surprised and flattered and as a result, she and Zechariah end up sleeping together.

Afterward, Zechariah says he's made a mistake and must return home. Enraged, Gypsy throws him out of the restroom where she stays at the rest stop. Meanwhile, Clive is accosted in secret by Troy, who is also spending the night at the rest stop with his fraternity brothers, and the two have a sexual encounter.

The next morning, while Gypsy and Clive try to console each other and make sense of the previous night's events, the two are egged and mocked by the fraternity brothers as they leave the rest area while Troy sits silently. They miss the auditions for the Night of a Thousand Stevies, and Gypsy learns that her mother committedsuicide4 years earlier.

The sympatheticMistress of Ceremonies,also her mother's best friend when she was in New York, allows Gypsy to perform a song she wrote for her mother at the show's end. In the end, Gypsy stays in New York to pursue her musical aspirations like her mother, and Clive returns to Sandusky to finish high school but plans to return to New York after he graduates.

Cast

Sara Rueas Gypsy Vale
Kett Turtonas Clive Webb
Karen Blackas Bambi LeBleau, a retired singer
John Doeas Ray Vale, Gypsy's father
Marlene Wallace as Velvet Vale, Gypsy's mother
Anson Scoville as Zechariah Peachy, anAmishrunaway
Paulo Costanzoas Troy, a college frat boy
Carolyn Baeumler as Lois
Stephanie McVay as Polly Pearl
Amanda Talbot as Connie
Vera Beren as EmpressChi Chi Valenti,a goth club matron
Andersen Gabrychas Banning

Music

The film'soriginal musicwas composed byMarty Beller.The soundtrack features well known icons of thegothic subculture,such asThe Cure,Claire Voyant,andelectronic musicartistsVelvet Acid ChristandApoptygma Berzerk.There is also a cover of famous song of Stevie Nicks called “Talk to me” by another gothic bandDiva Destruction.

Reception

On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,54% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "This coming-of-age story of alienated youth is too familiar."^[1]

Awards and nominations

Wins

L.A.Outfest

Grand Jury Award – Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (Kett Turton) (Tied withPaul DanoinL.I.E.(2001))

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

Award for Excellence – Best New Director (Todd Stephens)

Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Audience Award – Best Feature Film (Todd Stephens)

Toronto Inside Out Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival

Audience Award – Best Feature Film or Video (Todd Stephens)

Nominations

Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Best Feature Film (Todd Stephens)

References

^Gypsy 83atRotten Tomatoes

External links

[1] Gypsy 83atRotten Tomatoes

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