Explore every episode of the podcast The New Chitlin Circuit

Syd & Lex review 'Style Me for Christmas' starring the talented Raven Goodwin. Both hosts struggle with the mistreatment of the main character.

Movie Info

Style Me for Christmas (2024)

Synopsis:

A boutique owner facing eviction finds an opportunity when tasked with styling a charming celebrity, blurring lines between business and pleasure.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33623831/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'My Favorite Holiday' from filmmaker Tabari Sturdivant and starring Jabari Harvey. Lex was uplifted from a bad day after watching this feel-good flick. And Syd gives high marks and nomiates an unexpected runner-up for the Who Came to Act award.

Movie Info

My Favorite Holiday (2023)

Synopsis: This story follows Trayvon Brown (Jabari Harvey), a young man inspired by his family’s holiday traditions to pursue his dream of becoming a playwright. But when tragedy strikes, he learns that with love, faith, and perseverance, anything is possible. It’s a film filled with heartfelt moments, uplifting lessons, and the kind of holiday spirit that brings people closer together.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29719149/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

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.

Syd & Lex review "She Taught Love" written by and staring Darrell Brit-Gibson. Syd is loving this LA romance. The soundtrack and LA views in this film leave both hosts with nostalgia for Insecure.

Movie Info

She Taught Love (2024)

Synopsis: A guy, Frank, on a self-destructive path. A girl, Mali, with an expiration date. What a perfect time to meet and fall in love.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7983904/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Mr. Crocket' starring Elvis Nolasco. Syd may be increasing her tolerance for scary movies, but this gory horror was no easy watch. Lex somehow finds something religious about this fright.

Movie Info

Mr. Crocket

Synopsis: A mother embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her son from a demonic children's show host who is kidnapping kids.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916093/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'The Fits' from Anna Rose Holmer and Saela Davis. Lex is blown away by the sheer accuracy of this film's portrayal of the struggle to grow into gender. Syd is swayed into giving flowers to this story, and its lead actor-ess.

Movie Info

The Fits

Synopsis: While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4238858/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'We Grown Now', a coming-of-age story staring Jurnee Smolett, Blake Cameron James, and Gian Knight Ramirez. Lex can't help but point out what's missing from this story. Syd shares her favorite things about stories of Black youth.

Movie Info

We Grown Now

Synopsis: Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the sprawling Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28639049/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Mother May I' from Ebony Tates and Dennis Reed II. The hosts went into this movie expecting a Monster-in-Law type tale, but the plot twist in this movie left Syd and Lex hysterical.

Note from Editor Lex: Hey y'all, I was in the process of moving to a new apartment when we recorded this, and I had to use my backup microphone. So my audio may sound a little different than normal. Thanks for tuning in; you'll have a good laugh with this episode!

Movie Info

Mother May I (2024)

Synopsis: A man is torn between two women in his life when his overprotective mother tries convince him that the woman he's fallen for is not the one.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31778551/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Immortal City Records' starring D Woods, RonReaco Lee, and Mia Wilkerson. Syd, our resident Pop Culture Historian, walks us through the legacy of Making the Band 3. The hosts hang on for this wild plot that shows the dark side of the music industry.

Movie Info

Immortal City Records

Synopsis: After accepting a job at Immortal City Records, aspiring singer Drea thinks all her dreams are coming true. But those dreams soon become nightmares as she gets tangled up in the label's dark secrets.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23330162/

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.

Syd & Lex review the sequel to 'Boxed In' starring Reginae Carter and Clifton Powell. Lex is pleased to see that the boxing choreography has improved since the first installment of 'Boxed In'. But Syd isn't sold on the romantic drama in this sequel.

Movie Info

Boxed In 2 (2023)

Synopsis: Ria is a rising star in the world of boxing. She has everything she could ever imagine with the exception of one thing: Love. Ria will have to decide if it's worth fighting for the sport she believes in, or the one she believes in.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28539315/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_i_3

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.

Note from Syd and Lex: Hey y'all, we need to go on a short break, we'll be back with new episodes this summer!

-

Syd & Lex review 'The Pass' from producers Todd Tucker and Kandi Buruss. Syd ties in the reality tv lore behind the making of this film. And Lex shares a salacious encounter not unlike the drama in this plot.

Movie Info

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass

Synopsis: A married couple gives each other one night off from fidelity - a "hall pass" and their lives are quickly turned upside down as the one night of pleasure becomes a tool of deception.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28769032/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Succuba' from director Jaron Lockridge. Despite the mystical nature of this story, the hosts remain un-mystified.

Movie Info

Succuba (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_2

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.

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 Info

Door 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 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.

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

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Awards

Heavy 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 Mentions

41:24 Shout-outs

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.

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 Info

Listener 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 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.

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 Info

Hip Hop Holiday

Synopsis: 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 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.

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 Info

Uncle 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 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.

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 Info

All 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 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.

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 Info

Earth 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 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.

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 Info

Spoken (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 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.

Syd & Lex review 'Temporary Suspicion' from filmmaker Dom Campbell. The hosts try to unravel the nebulous mystery of this story.

Movie Info

Temporary 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 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.

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 Info

Listener 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 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.

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 Info

The 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 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.

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 Info

Brother (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 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.

Syd & Lex review "Alarmed" starring Pooch Hall and Brittany Baker. Well-versed in low budget thrillers, the hosts want to write this one off as run-of-the-mill...but maybe the films comedic moments are its saving grace?

Movie Info

Alarmed

Synopsis: When a couple plans a getaway, things go terribly wrong when their son is held hostage in their high tech home and the only way to save him is to kill or be killed.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26612568/

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.

Syd & Lex review "Gaslight" from filmmaker Harold Jackson III. The hosts ride on the waves of suspense this story brings. A note from Lex, who accidentally watched a different movie named "Gaslight" before watching this one, "We're reviewing the 'Gaslight' on AllBLK, not the one on Tubi."

Movie Info

Gaslight (2022)

Synopsis: A married woman's life spirals to a breaking point and she suspects certain people close to her are the reason behind this. Who can she trust? Nothing comes without sacrifice.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15087414/

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.

We'll be back with new episodes next week!

Syd & Lex review 'Maya and Her Lover' from filmmaker Nicole Sylvester. Lex gives credit for the realness of the characters, and introduces the Mary J Blige character journey theory. While Syd actively roots for the downfall of this romance.

Movie Info

Maya and Her Lover

Synopsis: The mundane life of a 39 year old introvert is disrupted when she begins a steamy but contentious affair with a much younger Man.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5538612/

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.

Syd & Lex are joined by Nettie and Etsy of the Oh Hell Yes podcast. The host review the highly-regarded film, "Pariah" from filmmaker Dee Rees. Lex ,of course, has much to add on the topic of growing up queer. And Syd can never turn down a god coming-of-age tale.

Movie Info

Pariah (2011)

Synopsis: A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1233334/

Follow Oh Hell Yes! A Girlfriends Podcast

Each week, your Hosts Nettie Smith and Etsy Roe discuss the historical black TV sitcom, Girlfriends! Starting from the beginning we deep dive into each episode of the series, it's plot points, how it relates to today’s issues and which characters are showing their ass a little too much!

https://twitter.com/HellYesGirl

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.

Syd & Lex review another Detroit indie, 'Make it Out' from director Antonio Williams Jr and writer Lisa Brown. Lex loves a good sports movie. While Syd struggles to connect with the main characters in this story.

Movie Info

Make it Out (2023)

Synopsis: Star basketball players Treyvon, Xavier, and DJ are the best in the game. But basketball isn't the only game they're playing.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27739760/

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.

Syd & Lex review "Under His Influence" starring Iman Shrumpert and Sydney Mitchell. Syd can never turn down a fun thriller. While Lex isn't quite so charmed by this flick.

Movie Info

Under His Influence

Synopsis: A Social Media Influencer falls for an inmate and starts a crusade to prove his innocence, but after they win his appeal, she uncovers a dark secret that changes her life.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26083016/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Jagged Mind' from filmmaker Kelley Kali. Lex commends this films portrayal of the harmful cycle of abuse. Syd fortifies her tolerance for the spooky-ooky.

Movie Info

Jagged Mind

Synopsis: Billie is plagued by blackouts and strange visions that lead her to discover she's stuck in a series of time loops, possibly related to her mysterious new girlfriend.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22496012/

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.

Syd & Lex review "Cinnamon" starring Damon Wayans and Hailey Kilgore. The hosts give many praises to the actors and the filmmaker of this fun, neo-noir thriller.

Movie Info

Cinnamon

Synopsis: After a robbery gone wrong, two young lovers are caught in a deadly series of events that threaten to destroy their dreams of a better life.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19227682/

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.

We'll be back with new episodes July 31!

----

Syd & Lex review 'Pay the Lady' starring Lauryn Ford and Dushaun Thompson. This movie is full of so many twists and turns; both hosts have fun just trying to keep up.

Movie Info

Pay the Lady

Synopsis: Pay the Lady is an urban neo-noir thriller. Tired of being physically abused, Star Robinson, the girlfriend of a drug kingpin, plots to steal his Bitcoin fortune. In order to succeed, Star will have to lie, manipulate, seduce, and kill. In other words, she'll stop at nothing to come out on top.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15114950/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Hey You!' directed by Uyoyou Adia. Lex loves the world-building and details of the fictions "Fans Only" website. Syd is here for all the high-drama of this braid-shop flick.

Movie Info

Hey You! (2022)

Synopsis: A shy nerdy guy meets a sexually confident woman via an adults-only

website, but her life is complicated by the obsessive interest of other men.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21200998/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Dance for Me' starring Kearia Schroeder and Jeremy Meeks. Lex is quite impressed with that performance from "Prison Bae." And Syd, once again, shows her surprising knowledge of the criminal underworld.

Movie Info

Dance for Me (2023)

Synopsis: When exotic dancer, Isis Shaw, falls for a handsome politician, the two are quickly swept up in a whirlwind romance. But their love is put to the test when a hard edged con-artist from Isis' past decides to target her new love.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26761925/

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.

Back from break, Syd & Lex review 'Aurora: A Love Story' starring Tobias Truvillion. This film is packed full; starting as a wedding story and ending as a near-tragedy.

Movie Info

Aurora: A Love Story

Synopsis: Kenny Gaines is set to marry. On the day of the wedding, the bride mysteriously disappears and sets off a chain of events that unearths secrets, lies and betrayal.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17041522/

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.

Note from Syd & Lex: We're on our annual mid-season break. New episodes return June 19!

Syd & Lex review 'Breaking' starring John Boyega and Nicole Beharie. Based on a true story, both hosts are touched by the weighty stakes this film deals with.

Movie Info

Breaking (2022)

Synopsis: Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12311620/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'The Unhitch King' starring Rob Kazi. Syd doesn't pull any punches in this review, while Lex searches for the comedy in this hi-jinks packed film.

Movie Info

The Unhitch King

Synopsis: Young Delbert is floundering his way through life while pursuing his comedy dreams. After a stunt gets him fired from his job, he starts making a living using comedy to break up couples.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21362480/

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.

Syd & Lex review 'Twenty Somethings' from filmmaker Kendrarenee Sanders. Syd loves this dramatic portrayal of early-20s struggle. And even Lex struggles to find fault with this grounded story.

Movie Info

Twenty Somethings

Synopsis: Real life comes to the big screen, and is expressed through a close-knit group of 5 friends who begin to experience the rollercoaster that life becomes in their 20's. They try to navigate everything from crescendos of happiness to unexpected turmoil that makes them tackle issues such as purpose, identity, relationships with family, friends, and of course...love. Alyssa, who is searching for her purpose in life begins to question her relationship with Reem, who is looking for his own ways of getting ahead after his basketball dreams come crashing down. His best friend Drea battles not only with her family but with herself as she goes on her emotional journey of gender identity. Meanwhile, Carmen, infatuated with a faster lifestyle, begins to see that everything that glitters isn't gold when it comes to the men she attracts. Then there is Tyler, the certified lover boy who must learn that love is blind, but he cannot be blinded by love. Sure to be a relatable story of lessons and transitions for this group of twenty somethings.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16384884/

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.

Syd & Lex review '#LoveGoals' starring KC Clark and Tory Monay. The hosts hang on tight for this story of twists and turns.

Movie Info

#LoveGoals

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23062412/

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.

Note from Syd and Lex: Hey y'all! We had some scheduling conflicts this week, but you know we won't leave you hanging. So we're bringing back a Detroit, indie favorite! We'll be back next week with a new review of '#LoveGoals (2022)'

Originally aired: May 2022

Syd & Lex review 'These Men for Everybody' from filmmaker Lisa Brown. Syd puts this Detroit story right up there with the classic, Plug Love. And Lex gladly lays out the film's elaborately schemed plot.

Movie Info

These Men for Everybody

Synopsis: Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. But sometimes it's hard to tell them apart. When disloyalty, deceit, jealousy, and betrayal infiltrate a circle of close friends, secrets are revealed, bonds are broken, lives are destroyed, everyone is out for revenge, and the only person left to trust is yourself.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18815094/

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.

Syd & Lex review another film from director, Janaya Black. 'Street Code Broken', starring Meech Icewood and Denzell Dandridge, earns a big thumbs up from both hosts.

Movie Info

Street Code Broken

Synopsis: It follows two friends who come to a crossroads when one of them decides that street life isn't what he wants.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304550/

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.

Syd & Lex review Kenyan, coming-of-age story 'Sincerely Daisy' starring Ellah Maina. As expected, Syd reflects on the theatrical dreams of her adolescence. And Lex reminds everyone...we international this year.

Movie Info

Sincerely Daisy

Synopsis: Daisy is a happy high school graduate, whose dreams, expectations, passion and confidence are significantly affected by family and romantic drama.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14406804/

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.

For the fist listener pick of season 4, Syd & Lex review 'Suicide Kale' from filmmaker Brittani Nichols. Both hosts love the absurdity of this film. And Lex is elated to break down the intricacies of a lesbian dinner party.

Movie Info

Suicide Kale (2016)

Synopsis: Suicide Kale is a dark comedy that finds Jasmine and Penn, a new couple with an uncertain future, struggling through a lunch party after they stumble upon an anonymous suicide note in the home of the hosts.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4991906/

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.