THE HOT SPOT AWARD FOR THE BEST GELATO OF 2023 This blog title might be Never Have I Ever because, despite a strong consensus, we did have the odd difference, which is only natural. However, on our Reunion in Rome in 2023, everything Gelato was…
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Gelateria Dei Gracchi Rome 14 07 23 This little Gelateria was on our list of must-try Gelato outlets with a reputation that has placed it among the top 10% of Rome’s finest. I Tried several different flavours, including Vanilla, Stracciatella and Milk Chocolate. The Vanilla…
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Gunther Gelato Artigianale Italiano Gunther – Gelateria July 13, 2023 Rome, Italy The Hot Spot’s reunion started with a blaze, with the heat rising to scorching levels here in Rome – a city steeped in the most glorious history Gelato-wise and otherwise too! Mariam, Ali…
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Carnival Of Souls (1962) Cast: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison Director: Herk Harvey Synopsis: All time cult classic reminiscent of David Lynch at his weirdest “striking black and white compositions, disorientation dream sequences and eerie atmosphere, this has the feel of a…
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Alice, Sweet Alice (1976) Cast: Brooke Shields, Linda Miller, Paula Shepherd, Director: Alfred Sole Nutshell: Intriguing and often startling and stylish slasher film, several cuts above usual. A Lovingly crafted and executed movie. In 1961 Patterson, New Jersey, were hard times for a state sometimes…
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Haseena Atom Bomb (1990) AKA Haseena Atim Bum Cast: Mussarat Shaheen, Badar Munir, Shaheen, Shehnaaz, Nazia Hafiz Director: Saeed Ali Khan Synopsis: Mind-exploding experience reaching new heights of Trash art brilliance. Astounding! Haseena Atom Bomb, AKA Atom Bomb, became a nationwide craze in the early 90s…
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Blacula (1972) Cast: William Marshall, Denise Nichols, Vonetta McGee, Thalamus Rasulala Director: William Crain Synopsis: Anti-slavery crusader is turned into the world’s first vampire of African origin! Verdict ★★★★★★★★★★ 7.4/10 “some terrific shocks and some very lively dialogue” Maltin “One of the best of the…
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Brain that Wouldn’t Die, The (1959) Cast: Herb Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniel, Eddie Carmel Director: Joseph Green Synopsis: fiance’s head kept alive in a tray as mad surgeon hubby seeks a body! “developed a cult following among weirdos” Creature Features “sleazy horror favourite” Psychotronic…
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Title: The Beast Within Cast: Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, Don Gordon, R.G. Armstrong Director: Philippe Mora Nutshell: A twisted metaphor on the nightmare of rape? Maybe not, but a fun twist on the usual werewolf routine with a showstopping transformation scene. Whacky and…
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Omen, The (1976)Cast: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Billie Whitelaw, David WarnerDirector: Richard DonnerSynopsis: Spawn of Satan is unleashed onto earth – smash hit horror film is good rollicking old-fashioned fun Verdict ★★★★★★★★★★ 7.3/10 “excellent acting and deft script” Time Out “a supernatural tale of sensational…
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