The Black Case Diaries Movie/TV Podcast

Oct 22 2024 233 ep. 56 mins 323

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Are you a fan of TV and Film? Come learn with Adam, Marci, and Robin every week as they explore the history behind their favorite films, TV shows, actors, and even film concepts! Every week they dive deep, researching a new film topic and learning more about the fascinating film industry and the real magic it takes to bring a story to the screen.

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The Case of Obscure Halloween TV Specials

Oct 22 2024 51 mins

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

Oct 15 2024 27 mins

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)

Oct 06 2024 55 mins

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)

Aug 16 2024 64 mins

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

Aug 07 2024 56 mins

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,

The Case of Mary Poppins (1964)

Jun 30 2024 61 mins

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)

Jun 18 2024 36 mins

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 i

The Case of Chicago (2002) Part 2

Jun 11 2024 65 mins

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

Jun 03 2024 42 mins

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 numbe

The Historical Case of Women in Animation

May 03 2024 52 mins

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