The Hot Spot Ramblings & Rants

Founding Guru & Resident Eccentric From the first scoop to the last scandal — still dreaming up flavors and mischief at The Hot Spot.

The World’s Best Gelato, 2025

The title might be Never Have I Ever because though there was a strong consensus, we did have the odd difference, which

The Roman Holiday Gelato Adventure – 2023

It isn’t easy to imagine that it’s been nearly a quarter of a century since we started to churn ice cream at

Mikey (1992)

The Hot Spot Rating Mikey (1992)Cast: Brian Bonsall, Josie Bissett, Lyman Ward, John Diehl, Ashley LaurenceDirector: Dennis Dimster-DenkSynopsis: Psycho kid movie is

Reform School Girls (1986)

The Hot Spot Rating Reform School Girls (1986)Cast: Robin Watkins, Linda Carol, Wendy O. Williams, Pat Ast, Sybil Danning, Charlotte McGinnis, Sherri

Drive-in Massacre (1976)

The Hot Spot Rating Drive-in Massacre (1976)Cast: Jake Barnes, Adam Lawrence, Douglas GudbyeDirector: Stu SegallSynopsis: a movie that gives cheap a new

Wasp Woman (1995)

The Hot Spot Rating Wasp Woman (1995)Cast: Jennifer Ruben, Doug Wert, Maria Ford, Melissa BraselleDirector: Jim WynorskiSynopsis: Unbelievably cheesy and tacky remake

Wasp Woman, The (1959)

The Hot Spot Rating “distaff version of The Fly” – Cult Flicks & Trash Pics “minor camp classic” – Maltin “Stinker” –

Sssssss (1973)

The Hot Spot Rating Sssssss (1973)Cast: Strother Martin, Dirk Benedict, Heather MenziesDirector: Bernard L. KowalskiNutshell: obsessed mad doctor yearns to create a

Leeches! (2003)

The Hot Spot Rating Leeches (2003)Cast: Matthew Twining, Josh Henderson, Stacey Nelson, Tony CarroccioDirector: David DeCoteauSynopsis: Steroid-pumped leeches mutate into humungous huge

Dulce De Leche Frozen Yoghurt

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Of course, I know it’s Eid. A Hail and Hearty Mubarak to all of you celebrating today. But for some hardened geeks,

The Incredibly Strange Cinema Club

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We always had an idea that we would love to share our passion for cinema with others denied opportunities to watch movies

Introducing: Frozen Yoghurt – 1995

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The Dawn of Frozen Yogurt in Pakistan – Summer 1995

Dog Friendly? Hell Yes!!

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Dogs have been a part of our lives for some time now, and we are more grateful for them than ever. In

The Juke Box

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The Artists & Sounds who will always be a part of our DNA #01 The Hot Spot Juke Box series of

Demolished, Not Forgotten

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“The Memories Remain Intact” The “Killer Rat” has been authorised to revive the original Hot Spot Magazine, which lasted a couple of

Farewell

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Farewell Dear Brother, Colleague and Friend. You Were The Best Of Us. Rest In Peace

The Hot Spot hosts The Pakistani & Indian Cricket Teams

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The Indian Cricket Team toured Pakistan in 2004, playing a hard-fought Test and One-Day series. Both teams had an evening of feasting

The Hot Spot Movie Poster Exhibition

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Artfest 2002 – Pakistani Cinema Poster Exhibition curated by The Hot Spot. By 2002, The Hot Spot’s first steps into the World

Newsline on Operation Karachi – 11/2002

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The Hot Spot’s Lollywood Painted Poster Exhibition in London

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The Hot Spot’s Hand-Painted Pakistani Movie Posters Exhibitionat The Commonwealth Institute, London.

The Hot Spot Website Ranked Among Pakistan’s Top 10

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Someone With a Sense of Humour at Dawn Ranks The Hot Spot’s Crazy Website as one of Pakistan’s Top 10