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(More customer reviews)Tired of living in Sandusky, Ohio, and having to deal with being freakish outcasts to the small-town hicks there, teenage photographer Clive (Kett Turton) and aspiring singer Gypsy (Sara Rue) decide to book it and drive to New York City to compete in the annually held "Night Of 1000 Stevies". "Gypsy 83" isn't really about whether or not she wins the competetion, though. The central focus is on the incredible and oftentimes heartfelt bond between Gypsy and Clive, as well as the conflicts/issues they come across along the way. They're constantly having to defend themselves for being "different" while Clive struggles with his own sexuality and Gypsy tries to understand why her mother abandoned her and her father (a fellow musician) when she was only a little girl...
I found the performances by Kett and Sara to be absolutely spellbinding (these two have real potential in my eyes!). I also thought the guest appearance of Karen Black, who plays a lounge soulstress, rather interesting. I, however, wouldn't go so far as to say this is poetry in motion, but I won't stoop so low as to say this is lame either, as two separate reviewers have claimed. It is simply an average movie, plot wise, yet thoroughly enjoyable--especially for anyone who appreciates the dark, lavish beauty of Gothic culture. The clothes/make-up is fabulous, and the music is killer (get the soundtrack)! Some of my favorite scenes are the ones when Gypsy and Clive are photographing each other in black and white, dancing with their flowy gowns and capes on--or when they're in the cemetery. I particularly loved the shots they did at night with all the candles lit around the tombstones and when Clive was all dressed up like Robert Smith of The Cure, singing and dancing to "Doing The Unstuck".
All in all this is definitely a film at least worth renting. But to me it deems an honerable spot in my DVD collection.
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Two outcasts gypsy & clive who feel small-town sandusky ohio closing in on them head for new york city to celebrate their idol & muse stevie nicks at the night of 1000 stevies. With clives encouragement gypsy crushes her fears & vows to be the best stevie nicks impersonator ever.Studio: Arts Alliance AmericaRelease Date: 08/14/2007Run time: 94 minutes
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