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I Like Killing Flies

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In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location.
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A fascinating investigation into a singular culinary talent as well as a moving ode to a fading way of life, I Like Killing Flies is a feast of a documentary in more ways than one.

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Tom Long Detroit News It celebrates individuality, hidden artistry, uncelebrated brilliance and the essence of the American spirit and is a general gas to watch. Rated: B+ Nov 3, 2006 Full Review John Monaghan Detroit Free Press The security-camera visuals and intrusive button microphone jutting into the frame give the movie an appealing fly-on-the-wall quality, successfully capturing the old Shopsin's experience for posterity. Rated: 3/4 Nov 3, 2006 Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune The central figure in this exuberant documentary, a committed Freudian who probably would've tossed Freud himself out had he looked at him sideways, spouts one gem after another. Rated: 4/4 Sep 21, 2006 Full Review Kam Williams NewsBlaze I like Kenny Shopsin! Rated: 4/4 Sep 24, 2007 Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Viewers will either like it, as I did, or hate it, based on Kenny Shopsin's abrasive, but fascinating personality. Rated: B Jan 19, 2007 Full Review Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com The story is okay and at times quite entertaining, but it does not make for a compelling drama that you have to rush out and see. Rated: 3/5 Dec 27, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g Groundbreaking masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Audience Member The actor’s performance is incredible in this movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Bulgantamir B the actors skills good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Munkhjargal A This movie is about an unusual restaurant called Shopsin's in 2002 that lost its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin ventures into the restaurant and discovers the allure of the food, portraying colorful owners Kenny and Eve as they prepare to start fresh in a new place. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Bahad j I really liked the characters and actions of the actors.Nc2 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Бавуу Э In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location.
Director
Matt Mahurin
Producer
Matt Mahurin
Screenwriter
Matt Mahurin
Production Co
Mortal Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 28, 2006
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 25, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.7K
Runtime
1h 19m
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