The Black Case Diaries Movie/TV Podcast

The Case of Don Bluth

Hey there, Cassettes! We're continuing Animation April with a biography episode on Don Bluth! Throughout the 80s and 90s, Don Bluth led the animation studio behind classics like The Land Before Time and All Dogs go to Heaven. This week, we took a look into his life and career!
For show notes and sources, check out https://www.blackcasediaries.com/

The Case of Animated Hidden Gems (TV Edition)

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/
 

The Case of The Lion King (1994)

Hey Cassettes! Welcome to Animation April!! This week we decided to cover one of our all-time favorite movies: The Lion King (1994). Join us as we learn all about this special film that cemented Disney's status as an animation giant in the mid-1990s. 
Show notes and sources are available at: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/
 

The (not-so-brief) Case of the 96th Oscars

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/

The Case of Psycho (1960)

Hey Cassettes! We decided to finish out Frightening February with an episode all about the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho! This week we visited the Bates Motel and learned all that we could about this important piece of horror cinema. 
Come join us if you dare! Show notes and sources available: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/
Also you can listen to this episode on Youtube! Head to http://www.youtube.com/@blackcasediariespod 

The Case of IT (1990)

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! 

Another (Brief) Case Around the Campfire

Hey there, Cassettes! Frightening February continues with another (brief) case around the campfire! This time we caught up about some spooky happenings in our own lives and told a couple campfire stories. One was original and the other was a retelling of a classic folktale. 
Come join us if you dare...

You're Entering The Twilight Case

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/
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How the Case Stole Christmas

Hey Cassettes and welcome to the season 8 finale of The Black Case Diaries! We had to take a little break for the holidays, but we're back for one last Christmas episode all about How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)! 
 
Show notes and sources are available at blackcasediaries.com
Thanks for listening!

The Case of the Hallmark Christmas Movie

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!