The Black Case Diaries Movie/TV Podcast

Hey there, Cassettes! We know it's been a while since you've heard from us since we stopped releasing regular episodes in December. While we've been working on a series finale for our podcast, we thought it would be fun to honor our tradition of watching and reacting to The Oscars. We hope you enjoyed this year's ceremony!

Hey there Cassettes! As October continues, we thought it would be fun to revisit some of the the wacky and unforgettable Halloween TV specials from our youth. In this episode, we talked about The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979), Halloween is Grinch Night (1977), and The Last Halloween (1991). What were some of your favorite Halloween specials from your childhood?

Hey there Cassettes, and welcome back to the BOO Case Diaries! This week, these three old friends went back to the Pink Palace and learned as much as we could about the stop-motion masterpiece Coraline! You'll find show notes and sources on our website here: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/season-9 Thanks for listening!

Hey there, Cassettes! August is here, which can only mean one thing: more episodes of the BCD!! This week, we decided to take a look at one of the most famous comedy teams in history: The Three Stooges. We returned to our roots this week by having on a guest that hasn't been on our show since season 1: Robin's dad (Bob)! He was kind enough to share his love of the stooges with us, so please join us!

Hey there, Cassettes! As we continue with June Tunes, we thought we might do a short episode on a classic made-for-TV musical from 1989: Polly! This film was an episode of The Magical World of Disney and it truly made a lasting impression on fans, despite the fact that Disney has not made it readily available. It's a musical adaptation of the novel Pollyanna and is set in Alabama in 1955. Here is a link to the film on YouTube if you'd like to give it a watch!!

Come on, Cassettes, why don't we paint the town? This week, we're releasing part 1 of our two-part episode on Chicago, the Oscar-winning movie musical from 2002! Based on a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago is an endlessly entertaining satire that highlights the problem with celebrity worship and corruption in the criminal justice system. It’s packed with musical numbers inspired by vaudeville and the music of the jazz age, performed by an incredibly talented cast that seemed to fit their roles like a glove. This episode focuses on the real-life history behind the play that became a musical, that eventually became a hit film!

Hey there, Cassettes! How is this Animation April treating you? This week, we strayed from our regularly scheduled programming to have a short discussion about animated remakes. What we mean is, we thought of a list of live-action films that we think would benefit from an animated remake! What films would be on your list? Let us know on Instagram @blackcasediariespodcast!

Hey there, Cassettes! We're continuing to celebrate Animation April with another one of our famous "prompt" episodes! This week, we each came to the studio with an animated show that we think deserves a bit more love and attention. Here are our picks for Animated Hidden Gems (TV edition)! Check out our website for show notes, sources, and other episodes here: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/

Hey there, Cassettes! We decided to carry on our tradition of watching The Oscars together and recording our reactions. Follow along as we list all the winners of the evening and highlight our favorite moments. What was your favorite moment from the Oscars? You can listen to all our previous Oscars episodes at https://www.blackcasediaries.com/

Hey Cassettes! Welcome back to Frightening February! The month continues with another full-length episode diving into the horror genre. This week, we took a look at Stephen King's IT, specifically the 1990 mini-series. Show notes and sources are available: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/season-9 Thanks for listening!

Hey, Cassettes! Welcome to the season premiere of The Black Case Diaries! This week, we're learning everything we can about the 1960s series The Twilight Zone. Show notes and sources available at https://www.blackcasediaries.com/ Find us on Instagram @blackcasediariespodcast

Welcome back to the BCD, Cassettes! There are some films that go hand in hand with the holiday season. These are movies that we watch every year with our families because they remind us of our childhood and the spirit of Christmas. But in the past couple decades, a different kind of holiday movie has taken the season by storm. They’re known for their cheesy lines, simplistic plotlines, and by-the-numbers predictability. Many fans claim to watch these made-for-TV movies as a guilty pleasure, while others have fully embraced their comforting tropes. We’re talking, of course, about Hallmark Christmas movies. You know the deal: He’s a small town business owner of some kind (Christmas trees/coffee shop/bakery) and she’s a successful woman from the city with a vague job title. Why don’t we know what she does? Well, that’s because it doesn’t matter; she’s quitting that job by the end of the movie. They were lovers once, or maybe she left him at the altar, and this Christmas, they may just find their way back to each other again. Each Christmas, these cookie cutter movie plots dominate social media because they are an easy target. But this got us wondering, when did it all start? Over the last twenty years or so, Hallmark essentially invented their own genre, which is honestly pretty impressive. So today, we’re getting a better look at the history of Hallmark Christmas movies and discussing the formula that has made them so successful. So grab your favorite movie snack and cuddle up next to a roaring TV, it’s time to talk about Hallmark Christmas movies!