182 episodes
The New Chitlin Circuit The New Chitlin Circuit Podcast
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 36 Ratings
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The New Chitlin Circuit is where independent Black movies shine brightest. Every Monday, Syd and Lex dive deep into online catalogs, like Tubi, to find the best in Black indies. Whether you're a fan of "Hood Movies" or you're just looking for an underrated gem to add to your watchlist; tune into The New Chitlin Circuit.
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All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
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 Info
All 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_tt
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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. -
Listener Pick: Life Ain't Like the Movies
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 Info
Life Ain't Like the Movies
Synopsis: 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/
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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. -
Story Ave
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 Kid
Movie Info
Story 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/
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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. -
Sweetwater (2023)
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 Info
Sweetwater (2023)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2365971/
Follow The New Chitlin Circuit
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www.thenewchitlincircuit.com
Email: 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. -
Not to Be Played With (2024)
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 Info
Not 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 Circuit
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instagram.com/newchitlincircuit
www.thenewchitlincircuit.com
Email: 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. -
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
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 Info
The 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 Circuit
www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit
instagram.com/newchitlincircuit
www.thenewchitlincircuit.com
Email: 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.
Customer Reviews
Suggestion!!
Y’all should really do a review for The Blackening (2023). Love this show and the reviews. I’m laughing every Monday 😭.
I love this, but Syd, please stop singing
EDIT: Omg I did NOT expect y’all to read this on the pod! I was hoping the dramatics would make it clear that I’m just messing around, but just in case, Syd please ignore the haters (including me lolll)! It’s your pod and you can sing if you want to! Clearly you’re doing something right because I’m still listening and will continue to do so. Much love and I’m glad y’all got a lil laugh out of my shenanigans!
I really enjoy listening to Syd and Lex’s reviews and laughing along with them about some of the foolishness that goes down in these films, but I really want Syd to stop singing on the ‘cast. It doesn’t happen often, but every time it does, the lights start flickering in my house, my ears start bleeding, and I can no longer afford the electricity and medical bills.
Always on point!
Syd and Lex are sooo funny and give really astute film reviews. They handle the themes with care and the love of the medium shows through for both of them! This podcast is the best part of my mondays 😭✨