The New Chitlin Circuit

Syd and Lex review 'Between Forever' written by and starring Rasheed Stephens. Lex can't help but draw comparisons with 'A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.', as Syd struggles wit the romance of this film. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Bla...

Syd & Lex review romantic-drama 'The Love Between Us' from filmmaker, Christian Igbinovia. We're back from summer break, thanks for all of your patience and support! Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Ev...

Thank you for all the recommendations to watch 'PPP Loan Gone.' We finally tuned in to this trending comedy. Lex finds value in the relevancy of the storylines. And Syd zooms in on the funny gags throughout. We had a blast with this Listener Pick. So we'll now be reviewing a film you all suggest every 5 episodes. Thank y'all! Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagr...

Syd & Lex review newly released film, 'B-Boy Blues' directed by Jussie Smollett. Both hosts are enamored with the film's love interest. And Lex provides some necessary gay context for this romantic drama. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to h...

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. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is th...

Note from Syd and Lex: Hey y'all! We're feeling under the weather this week, but we'll have a new review of "Maya and Her Lover" out next week. For now, enjoy this gem from season one. Thanks for all your support! Originally released in July 2020: Syd & Lex review the 2018 coming-of-age tale 'Jinn' starring Zoe Renee and Simone Missick. The hosts reflect on their relationships to faith and fam...

Syd & Lex finally review Jezebel from filmmaker Numa Perrier, and starring Tiffany Tennille. Giving much praise to Perrier, the hosts walk through this coming of age story. But why has this movie not been reviewed on The New Chitlin Circuit yet? Jump to timestamp 55:00 to find out. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitli...

Syd & Lex 'A Royal Surprise' starring Jenifer Freeman and Thapelo Mokoena. Syd is calling for more romance, while Lex is sticking by this South African love story. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Ever...

Syd & Lex return to the DCU (Detroit Cinematic Universe) to review 'He Played Me' from fan-favorites Kamal Smith and Lisa Brown. While both hoping for the elaborate scheme plots that these movies typically bring, the hosts handle the true lesson this film had to offer. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com...

Syd & Lex review 'American Skin' starring Nate Parker and Shane Paul Mcghie. The hosts grapple with this film feeling emotionally contrived. Syd judges the accuracy of the John Q comparisons this movie garnered. And Lex tries to find the silver lining. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin C...

Syd & Lex review this romcom inspired by Jane Austen's original work, and starring Jackee Harry and Tiffany Hines. Syd takes the lead on recapping this movie. And Lex is shocked by Syd's apparent beef with the late Jane Austen. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcas...

Back from hiatus, Syd & Lex review 'A Boy. A Girl. A Dream' from filmmaker Qasim Basir and starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good. Lex is impressed with the one-shot style of editing. But Syd raises some valid concerns about the romance. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit www.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuit instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the...

Syd & Lex review 'Pass Over', a filmed stageplay from Spike Lee and Antoinette Nwandu. Syd is blown away by the actors' performances. And Lex must preface their review by acknowledging their own bias toward anything Spike Lee makes. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicat...

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. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Blac...

Syd & Lex review 'His, Hers, & the Truth' starring Brad James and Ashley A Williams. Syd calls in the parallels with 'When Harry Met Sally.' And Lex tries very hard to relate to straight women. thenewchitlincircuit.com/finnaWatch Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedica...

Syd & Lex review 'Make Time 4 Love' from director Javier McIntosh. Lex has some words for the male characters in the film. And both hosts absolutely love the movie's theme song. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Ever...

Syd & Lex review "Gully" starring Kelvin Harrison Jr, Jacob Lattimore, and Jonathan Majors. This one is not for the faint of heart. Trigger warning: Sexual Assault, Violence Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Mo...

Syd & Lex review Nick Cannon's "She Ball" staring Nick Cannon and Melody Rae. Lex can't fault Brotha Cannon's directing choices. But both Syd and Lex have some questions about the film's message. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, inde...

Syd & Lex review 2019 drama' Test Pattern' from filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford. While the subject matter is heavy, the hosts appreciate the empathy in the storytelling. Content Warning for discussions of sexual assault. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to...

Syd & Lex review 'White People Money' from fan-favorite, director Mark Harris. Both hosts recap the many jokes and gags in this comedy, and reflect on what they'd do with #whitepeoplemoney. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independen...

Syd & Lex review 'Strange Fruit: Tale of a Black Girl Lost' from filmmaker DeLeon Alexander II. The hosts wrestle with the weight of this film, but manage to squeeze in some comic relief along the way. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black...

Syd & Lex review 'Sinners Wanted' starring Kenneth Wayne, Ashley Rios, and Clifton Powell. The hosts can appreciate a good Jesus flick, but they struggle to cope with the ending. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Eve...

Syd & Lex review romantic-drama 'Anime' from filmmaker Greg Cally. While both hosts love the love story, they have much to say about the movie's message on sexual health. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monda...

Syd & Lex review 'The Available Wife' starring KJ Smith and Terayle Hill. This film satisfies every need and hits on every note Lex expects from a dramatic indie. And Syd, once again, gets to air her love of music-based drama. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated sol...

Syd & Lex are joined by Joseph Elmore Jr., filmmaker of 'She Sexy'. In The New Chitlin Circuit's season 2 review of 'She Sexy', both hosts raised many questions on the ethics of the film's main character and the state of Black Romance. Luckily Mr. Elmore Jr. provides some compelling background to his approach to romance. Follow Joseph Elmore Jr IG - @elmorevision Twitter - @elmorevision Follow...