Todd Stephens on Gypsy 83: The Director’s Cut

<p>Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. On this episode, I’m sitting down with director Todd Stephens to talk about <em>Gypsy 83: The Director’s Cut</em>, which is back in select theaters right now for its 25th anniversary.</p><p>If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, there&#39;s a good chance this one has a special place on your shelf. The story centers on two Sandusky, Ohio goth misfits and massive Stevie Nicks superfans: Gypsy Vale, played by Sara Rue, and her younger, queer best friend Clive Webb, played by Birkett Turton. When they hear about a &quot;Night of 1000 Stevies&quot; event happening at a club in New York City, they pack up their black eyeliner and hit the road, fully convinced this is Gypsy’s big break.</p><p>The film co-stars John Doe from the legendary punk band X, plus the iconic Karen Black playing a washed-up lounge singer. Todd Stephens basically took the standard coming-of-age road trip formula, flipped it on its head, and handed it over to the weird kids and outsiders who usually don&#39;t get to be the heroes of these stories.</p><p>For this 25th anniversary release, they didn&#39;t just dump an old file onto a screen. The movie has been completely re-edited and restored in 4K directly from the original 35mm camera negative. It includes never-before-seen footage and a soundtrack loaded with heavy hitters like The Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen.</p><p>Before we jump into my chat with Todd about digging through old footage and bringing this story back to the big screen, do me a quick favor: subscribe to the show if you like what we’re doing, leave us a review wherever you&#39;re listening, and send this episode to a friend who appreciates good music and classic indie cinema. Now, here is my conversation with Todd Stephens.</p><p><br></p>