LordLargo
LordLargo t1_iqtfvbk wrote
Reply to I Like Killing Flies (2004) - This bitingly funny comedy follows a prickly, profanity-prone man seeking to preserve his dream; it dishes up bites of wisdom along the way, ultimately serving both a hilarious trip and a charming slice of New York history. [01:18:14] by curiousrobinreads
"Because no matter what they do, the next enemy is going to be from within. Thus the eventual outcome of all fly killings and what not like that. Once you get rid of all the external enemy, you have to deal with yourself. So even if you solve all the outside evil you are left with your own, and the evil your parents did to you and the evil that all parents to do all people. Anyway, I like killing flies."
An absolute fucking prophet.
LordLargo t1_iqtd7fe wrote
Reply to I Like Killing Flies (2004) - This bitingly funny comedy follows a prickly, profanity-prone man seeking to preserve his dream; it dishes up bites of wisdom along the way, ultimately serving both a hilarious trip and a charming slice of New York history. [01:18:14] by curiousrobinreads
This is my absolute favorite documentary on planet earth, and even probably in my top 10 films of all time. It was soooo hard to find a DVD of this documentary. I watched this on Netflix back in the days when streaming was just getting going. Back then there was maybe a few classic films and some kind of meh TV shows on there, but also lots of documentaries and this was one of them.
Let me tell you that I never met Kenny Shopsin, but this dude changed my life, without a doubt.
LordLargo t1_j9yc993 wrote
Reply to I Like Killing Flies (2004) profound and profane philosophies from an iconic New York restauranteur as he navigates gentrification in his neighborhood [1:18:14] by maxkmiller
I watched this film short after its release when it came to Netflix. 2005-6 maybe? Changed my life. I have taken philosophies I have learned in this documentary and used them throughout my life ever since. I think of Kenny like a big brother or a cool uncle I never met, but had the chance to learn about at least. I love Kenny very much and will always regret not being able to try his food.