The Black Case Diaries Movie/TV Podcast

The Case of Obscure Halloween TV Specials

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?

One More (Brief) Case Around the Campfire

Hey there, Cassettes! This week we honored our favorite Halloween tradition and gathered around a fire to tell spooky stories! This has been the most fun part of the Halloween season for the last few years. We hope you enjoy getting a little spooky with us!

The Case of Coraline (2009)

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!

The Case With JAWS (1975)

Hey there, Cassettes! This week dove deep into shark-infested waters to discuss the 1975 Spielberg classic: Jaws! Come join us as we talk about a film that changed the course of movie history!
Show notes and sources are available on our website!
Thanks for listening!

The Case of the Three Stooges

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!

The Case of Mary Poppins (1964)

Hey there, Cassettes! We're back with another episode about a beloved musical!
This week, we dove deep into the history of Mary Poppins, the classic live-action Disney film that continues to win the hearts of movie fans sixty years after its release. 
Check out our website for show notes and sources! 

The (Brief) Case of Polly (1989)

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!!

The Case of Chicago (2002) Part 2

Hey there, Cassettes! We're back to bring you the second part to last week's episode on Chicago (2002)! In this episode, we broke down the principal actors, the musical numbers, and the film's reception. 
For show notes and sources, head to: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/season-9

The Case of Chicago (2002) Part 1

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!

The Historical Case of Women in Animation

Hey there, Cassettes! Like all good things, Animation April must come to an end. But before we close the case on this month, we have one last episode for you. 
This week, we decided to look into the history of women in animation. Over the past five years, we have done so many episodes about animation. But after a while we noticed that we hardly ever heard about the female pioneers of the medium. After a little research, we discovered that women have been part of animation from the very beginning, and we wanted to tell some of their stories. 
As always, thanks for listening to our little show. It means a lot that you're willing to spend your time hanging out with us. Make sure to check out our website https://www.blackcasediaries.com/ for more info about this episode or any other that we have released. 
Thanks!