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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 Nov 3, 2006
B+
It celebrates individuality, hidden artistry, uncelebrated brilliance and the essence of the American spirit and is a general gas to watch. Go to Full Review John Monaghan Detroit Free Press Nov 3, 2006
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Sep 21, 2006
4/4
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. Go to Full Review Kam Williams NewsBlaze Sep 24, 2007
4/4
I like Kenny Shopsin! Go to Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Jan 19, 2007
B
Viewers will either like it, as I did, or hate it, based on Kenny Shopsin's abrasive, but fascinating personality. Go to Full Review Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com Dec 27, 2006
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g @RT40239519 Aug 20, 2024 Groundbreaking masterpiece See more Kae T @RT28472826 Aug 20, 2024 The actor’s performance is incredible in this movie! See more Bulgantamir B @RT36664197 Aug 2, 2024 the actors skills good See more Munkhjargal A @RT28084692 Jul 28, 2024 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. See more Bahad j @RT27093708 Jul 27, 2024 I really liked the characters and actions of the actors.Nc2 See more Бавуу Э @RT26109709 Jul 27, 2024 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. See more Read all reviews
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Matt Mahurin

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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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