Hot Tub Cinema Explained

Hot Tub Cinema is a cinematic experience created in 2012.[1]

Overview

Created by Asher Charman,[1] the events combine popular films with hot tubs, often in unusual spaces such as rooftops, old factories or abandoned train stations (such as the former Shoreditch tube station, London).[2] In addition to watching a film, cinema-goers have the opportunity to celebrate after the film with a VJ-led party.

In addition to shows in London, Hot Tub Cinema events have been held in New York City,[3] Ibiza,[4] and in several cities around the UK.[5]

Notable screenings

In addition to regular shows, Hot Tub Cinema has also been involved in several film & TV launches, such as a one-off launch screening Spring Breakers which included an appearance from the writer/director Harmony Korine. Held in an abandoned fire station in South London, in addition to the film and afterparty guests could experience recreations of iconic scenes throughout the venue.[6]

They also created an event for a DVD launch of The Walking Dead, which included (real) roast squirrel and a tub full of blood and limbs.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lovely bubbly: take a dip at the Hot Tub Cinema. The Evening Standard. 3 December 2012.
  2. Web site: 27 May 2014. Hot Tub Cinema goes underground. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140730135834/http://now-here-this.timeout.com/2014/05/27/hot-tub-cinema-goes-underground/. 30 July 2014. 1 May 2021. Time Out Blog.
  3. Web site: Hot Tub Cinema series makes a splash in Brooklyn. New York Post. 9 May 2014.
  4. Web site: NEWS - Hot Tub Cinema Party at Ibiza Rocks. Ibiza Spotlight.
  5. Web site: Prepare for the sequel: Hot tub cinema is coming back to Bristol. Bristol Post. 2015-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20150624041909/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Prepare-sequel-Hot-tub-cinema-coming-Bristol/story-26127026-detail/story.html. 2015-06-24. dead.
  6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Spring Breakers - Hot Tub Cinema preview with director Harmony Korine . YouTube.
  7. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.582125798510345.1073741826.161577853898477&type=3