Looking for a movie to rent, but tired of the same old, same old? Well let me come to your aid, with a recommendation guaranteed to tickle.
"I Like Killing Flies", a documentary by Matt Mahurin, explores the world of Shopsin's General Store, a Greenwich Village restaurant. This is a one of kind restaurant, run by a one of a kind man named Kenny Shopsin, along with help from his wife and grown children.
Shopsin's is a unique place, with a lot of character, and an enormous menu (check it out here ). Kenny Shopsin is apparently a very talented intuitive cook, putting things together simply because he thinks they'll be good. He makes the hundreds (I'm not exaggerating) of menu items from scratch as they are ordered. However, the phrase "the customer is always right" does not resonate with him, and if you break one of the rules, even unknowingly, you will find yourself hungry.
"I Like Killing Flies", a documentary by Matt Mahurin, explores the world of Shopsin's General Store, a Greenwich Village restaurant. This is a one of kind restaurant, run by a one of a kind man named Kenny Shopsin, along with help from his wife and grown children.
Shopsin's is a unique place, with a lot of character, and an enormous menu (check it out here ). Kenny Shopsin is apparently a very talented intuitive cook, putting things together simply because he thinks they'll be good. He makes the hundreds (I'm not exaggerating) of menu items from scratch as they are ordered. However, the phrase "the customer is always right" does not resonate with him, and if you break one of the rules, even unknowingly, you will find yourself hungry.
The film is shot in a cramped style, to match the cramped kitchen in which Kenny works, and it deals with a period of upheaval for the restaurant. It seems developers want the space, and Kenny must find a new location. Despite these hinderances, Kenny is able to continue cooking for his loyal regulars, as well as dispensing rough wisdom for the camera.
"I Like Killing Flies" is a unique film about a unique man and his unique business, and I highly recommend that you rent it. At least check out the menu.
1 comment:
Aaron, your review has convinced me! It's on my list!
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