The New Chitlin Circuit

Syd & Lex review 'Succuba' from director Jaron Lockridge. Despite the mystical nature of this story, the hosts remain un-mystified. Movie InfoSuccuba (2022) Synopsis: An evil presence attaches to a lonely widower who intends to guard it for as long as he can.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18297438/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_i_2Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Door Mouse', the directorial debut of Avan Jorgia, starring Hayley Law and Keith Powers. Lex loves the neo-noir elements of this quirky thriller. And Syd indulges her ineer Tumblr teen.Movie InfoDoor Mouse (2023) Synopsis: A comic-book creator working at a burlesque club enlists the help of a colleague to figure out what's behind the disappearances of young women in their circle in this oddball neo-noir.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5859970/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' directed by Raven Jackson. Syd and Lex sink their teeth into this critically-acclaimed pick. Lex brings in childhood memories of fishing and eating chalk dirt. Movie InfoAll Dirt Roads Taste of Salt Synopsis: A decades-spanning exploration of a woman's life in Mississippi and an ode to the generations of people, places, and ineffable moments that shape us.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11534720/?ref_=ttfc_fc_ttFollow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Life Ain't like the Movies' directed by Robert Mychal Patrick Butler. Syd gives a full rundown of the state of Black teen movies.Movie InfoLife Ain't Like the MoviesSynopsis: The coming age story of a 16 year old quirky black teen. The film follows him as he goes through high school. He deals with various issues like love, death, bullies, and social awkwardness.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10627530/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Story Ave' starring Assante Blackk and Luis Guzman. Lex finds beauty in this story that some would paint as a "trauma movie." Syd shares her journey as a Recovering Suburban KidMovie InfoStory Ave Synopsis: Follows a teenage graffiti artist who ran away from home and holds up an unwary MTA worker in a robbery gone right that would change their lives forever.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21877154/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review the first, indie biopic to be featured on the show, 'Sweetwater' starring Everett Osborne. The movie tells the story of one of the first Black basketball players to integrate the NBA, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton. Syd loves biopics. Lex loves sports movies. So how did both hosts dislike this film so much?Movie InfoSweetwater (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2365971/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review "Not to Be Played With" from filmmaker Edd Caldwell Jr. The hosts coin the term "adultery drama" to capture this subgenre of film. And Lex loves the meta way that this story ends.Movie InfoNot to Be Played With (2024) Synopsis: An unfaithful man meets a woman who is not to be played with.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30761600/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex kick off season 5 with 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster' starring Laya DeLeon Hayes and Denzel Whitaker. Syd may have watched this horror flick through her fingers, but she gives it high marks. Lex applauds the makeup and effects.Movie InfoThe Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Synopsis: Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19896150/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

A Message from Syd and Lex: Thank you to all of our Listener Homegirls for tuning in and supporting us for 4 incredible seasons of The New Chitlin Circuit! We usually take a break over the holidays, before coming back with a new season in January. We'll still be back with more Black indie reviews next year, but we'll be taking a longer break to rest, work on other projects, and spend time with our loved ones.Thanks for your support, and we'll see you next year!Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Thank you for tuning in every Monday this year for season 4 of the New Chitlin Circuit. We reviewed 30+ Black, independent films this year, and now it's time to wrap up the season with awards! See timestamps below for our special award categories.See you in 2024!Season 4 AwardsHeavy Hitter Award (Best Picture) Nominees: 'Brother', 'Three Ways', 'Cinnamon', and 'Plenty (2016)'12:16 Most Unhinged Plot Nominees: 'Dance for Me', 'Pay the Lady', and 'Dutch'19:30 Best Love Story Nominees: 'Cinnamon', '#LoveGoals', and 'Street Code Broken'44:30 Who Came to Act Award Nominees: Aaron Pierre in 'Brother', John Boyega in 'Breaking', and Hailey Kilgore in 'Cinnamon'--30:00 Dishonorable Mentions41:24 Shout-outsFollow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Throwback Holiday' starring Jennifer Freeman and Robert Ri'chard. Syd appreciates the cute, lighthearted love story. While Lex was bored with this predictable tale...until the end of the movie. Tune in for this final review of season 4. Shoutout to listener homegirl Brianna C. for dropping this movie in our suggestion box at thenewchitlincircuit.com!Movie InfoListener Pick: Throwback Holiday Synopsis: Jacqueline is living an unfulfilled life in a doomed marriage. After a chance encounter with a former classmate, she rethinks her life's choices and wishes she could go back to high school for a do-over. Like a Christmas miracle, Jacqueline awakens to find herself as a high school senior again with the ability to change everything.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8669354/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

We'll be back next week with the final review of the season: Throwback Holiday. This episode originally published last year. We had a blast reviewing it, we hope you enjoy revisiting it!--Original description: Syd & Lex kick off holiday season with Hip-Hop Holiday starring Ta'Rhonda and Wendy Raquel Robinson. Both hosts are loving this romantic, holiday love story.Movie InfoHip Hop HolidaySynopsis: Larger than life hip hop diva, Leesa J, rekindles an old friendship over Christmas and her walk down memory lane forces her to reexamine her life, her habits and the real reason for the dislike for the holiday that she once loved so dearly.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10754206/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Uncle Rufus' Last Request' starring Omar Gooding. With holiday season approaching, the hosts are eager for a feel-good family flick.Movie InfoUncle Rufus' Last Request Synopsis: When Rufus dies, his last wish is that his nephew Darius convince his brothers in conflict to create a family business together.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15400712/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'All I Want is You' starring Claudia Jordan, LeMastor Spratling, and Crystal the Doll. With a cast stacked with fan-favorite actors, Syd had high expectations for this film. Lex isn't a fan of the cliff-hanger ending.Movie InfoAll I Want is You (2023) Synopsis: After holding her man down on a long four-year bid, Chloe is ready to risk it all when another woman tries to steal her man.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27675809/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex are joined by filmmaker Shandrea Evans to review 2023 drama 'Earth Mama', starring Tia Nomore and Doechii. Stick around to the end to hear more about Shandrea Evans' newest project, 'Bloom' Movie InfoEarth Mama w/ Shandrea Evans Synopsis: An intimate coming of age story of a pregnant single mother who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18382328/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review Chirstian-horror film 'Spoken' from filmmaker Tenill Ransom. Lex's already-small tolerance for "Jesus flicks" has miraculously gotten smaller. Syd gives this film the benefit of the doubt, but ends up with all doubt and no benefit.Movie InfoSpoken (2021) Synopsis: A young Christian girl and her friends are vulnerable to demonic attack because of words spoken in their everyday conversations.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6455590/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Temporary Suspicion' from filmmaker Dom Campbell. The hosts try to unravel the nebulous mystery of this story. Movie InfoTemporary Suspicion (2022) Synopsis: Marketing guru Robert Holding, life takes a dramatic turn after everyone forgets who he is.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16425352/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review 'Social' starring Gary Champion and Lanee Bond. Syd reprises her role as in-house RomCom expert, while Lex digests this "salad" of a film. Thank you for your movie suggestions! If you know of a Black indie you'd want us to review, head over to thenewchitlincircuit.com and drop your suggestion!Movie InfoListener Pick: Social (2022) Synopsis: Gary, who's been diagnosed with social anxiety, lives a lonely lifestyle suffering mild panic attacks. In a brash attempt to make a friend, he meets Alexis, who has been diagnosed with ADD. Thru a series of events, together they attempt to find the one person who Gary has never had anxiety around, his high school girlfriend Kayla.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15874766/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review the sequel to "The Stepmother," which was covered last October. This sequel stars Erica Mena and Wesley Jonathon. And just like it predecessor...it's absolutely wild.Movie InfoThe Stepmother 2 Synopsis: Elizabeth, a woman with dissociative identity disorder, cheats death and has now a new mission, to find a new family and live happily ever after, beyond her troubled past.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23457044/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.

Syd & Lex review "Brother" starring Aaron Pierre and Lamar Johnson, from filmmaker Clement Virgo. Both hosts are moved by the emotional impact of this film. Lex continues their fight against the "Anti Trauma Movie" brigade. While Syd has a special message for Aaron Pierre.Movie InfoBrother (2022) Synopsis: Sons of Caribbean immigrants, Francis and Michael face questions of masculinity, identity and family amid the pulsing beat of Toronto's early hip-hop scene.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15474896/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: ask@thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or direct-to-tv movie. Some weeks the hosts dig into an edgy Hood-drama on Tubi. Other weeks, Syd and Lex dive into meditative, arthouse films. But every week, it's Black Indies Only.