The New Chitlin Circuit

Syd & Lex review "Paper Friends" from filmmakers Marti Hines and Jasmine Greene, starring Sharon Leal, Dorian Missick, Robinne Lee, Jason Olive, and Benita Nall. Syd loves this one-night plot, and Lex can't get enough of Character Study film. This week's "Who Came to Act" award is a tight race, but there is a clear winner. (And Lex has a special message for Robinne Lee at then end of the episo...

Syd & Lex review the fresh, indie Drama, "The Light Between Us" from filmmaker Elly Spurs. With some hope for entertaining romantic drama, Lex confidently picked this under-the-radar indie. But Syd is not so pleased with the jarring conclusion of this film. Tune in for the discussion. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.co...

Syd & Lex kick off season 2 with a hilarious review of the outrageous comedy, 'School Dance', from NickCannon's N'credible Entertainment. The movie stars a long list of comedians and actors like Luenell, Mike Epps, Bobby J. Thomspon, Kevin Hart, and so on. The hosts lament over the strange time period between 2010-2014, what Lex calls a "Cultural Deadzone." Timecodes: Sydney's "Who Came to Act...

Syd & Lex recap the films reviewed in season 1 of The New Chitlin Circuit. And the moment we've all been waiting for, Sydney crowns the best of all the 'Who Came to Act?' nominees. Season 2 drops January 11, 2021 Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #indie #independent #review #podcast #comedy

Syd & Lex step into some holiday cheer to review 'Christmas Belles', directed by Terri J. Vaughn and starring Raven Goodwin and Dominique Perry. Lex can't quite enjoy watching two women compete over a man, but Syd has a softer spot for such hetero shenanigans. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #in...

Syd & Lex review romantic drama, 'The Last Fall' written and directed by the incredible Matthew A. Cherry. Lex does not waste the opportunity to express great appreciation for Nicole Beharie...once again. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #indie #independent #review #podcast #comedy #popculture #b...

Syd & Lex review 'Goldie' starring Slick Woods. The hosts are pleasantly surprised by Slick Woods' performance, but don't have as many polite notes for the white filmmakers behind this project. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #indie #independent #review #podcast #comedy #popculture #blackculture...

Syd & Lex take a break from reviewing films this week to check in with each and with y'all! The hosts discuss what holiday and family movies they've been watching. And some extra special guests drop in to share their favorite holiday movies too. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #indie #independen...

Syd & Lex review Robert Townsend's rom-com, 'Playing for Love.' Lex appreciates a predictable rom-com structure. And Syd sets an impossibly high bar for Black, child actors. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com #black #movie #film #indie #independent #review #podcast #comedy #popculture #blackculture #romcom #romance

Syd & Lex review the 2019 rom-com, 'Angrily Ever After' written by Cas Sigers and directed by Terri Vaughn. Lex points out the tell-tale signs of Gen X influence. And Syd has some choice words for her marriage-crazy, hetero sistren. 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 romance flick, 'My First Love' starring Pooch Hall and Gabrielle Dennis. The hosts revel in this alternate universe where Ding Dong and Janay end up together, further cementing the fact that Syd and Lex relate any Black movie to 'The Game.' Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is...

Syd & Lex review 2019 Thriller, 'Fanatic' starring Hosea Chanchez and Denyce Lawton. Syd has a special poem to share for this week's opener. And the hosts find a dozen Black culture connections in this not-so-thrilling feature. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated so...

Syd & Lex review 'Back to the Goode Life' starring Kyla Pratt and London Brown. Syd's appreciation for the Great Kyla Pratt is stated...and re-stated throughout this review. For the first time in a while, this week's Pop Culture Deep Cut: Making the Band 4. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is...

Syd & Lex are joined by George, host of the Cultural Sugar Podcast, to review the romantic, coming-of-age film Premature(2019). Lex is eager to have a male perspective on this romance flick. And in a shocking twist, Syd has found a cinematic romance that she simply cannot buy into. Follow George on The Cultural Sugar Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CulturalSugar Spotify:https://open.spoti...

Syd & Lex review 'Morris from America' starring Craig Robinson and Markees Christmas. The hosts express their excitement about this Black boy's coming-of-age story. And Lex shares a childhood story eerily similar to Morris's. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated sole...

Syd & Lex review the 2015 drama, 'A Girl Like Grace' starring Ryan Destiny and Garcille Beauvais. This movie stumps both the hosts in what turns out to be The New Chitlin Circuit's toughest review yet. TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault, Physical Abuse Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram.com/newchitlincircuit The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to...

Syd & Lex review 'PIMP' starring Keke Palmer and DMX. The hosts ponder how such a wild movie flew under the radar. 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 Monday, Syd and Lex review a Black indie, low-budget, or dire...

Syd & Lex review tearjerker 'One Last Thing' starring Wendell Pierce and Jurnee Smollett. Lex has a hot take: Tyler Perry should have made this movie. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit Twitter: twitter.com/TNCCpod IG: instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd...

Syd & Lex review 'I'm in Love with a Church Girl' starring Ja Rule and Adrienne Bailon. Admittedly this movie is not what either of the hosts expected. After reviewing this faith-based gangster flick, the hosts answer 'How Black does a movie need to be, in order to be on The New Chitlin Circuit?' The answer: blacker than this movie. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit twitter.com/TNCCpod instagram....

Syd & Lex review Netflix Original movie, 'Juanita' starring Alfre Woodard. This week we're joined by BJ and Mitu, hosts of The Pilot Podcast! Lex and Mitu express their deep appreciation for Blair Underwood, while Syd and BJ share strong opinions on Brunch staples. Follow The Pilot Podcast Site: thepilotpodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/thepilotpod Follow The New Chitlin Circuit Twitter: twitte...

Syd & Lex review 'Olympia' written by and starring McKenzie Chinn. Lex is particularly impacted by "The Perfect Movie Boyfriend" in this film. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit Twitter: twitter.com/tnccpod IG: instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circuit is the only podcast dedicated solely to highlighting Black, independent film. Every Monday, Syd and Lex...

Syd & Lex review brand new Comedy film, 'Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison' directed and starring Romany Malco. Lex shares the personal lessons received from this movie, and Syd has found a new catch phrase "what you see is what you saw." Follow The New Chitlin Circuit on Twitter @TNCCpod and IG @newchitlincircuit

Syd & Lex review the controversial Thriller, 'Fatal Affair' starring Nia Long and Omar Epps. Joining the two hosts, Courtney Johnson offers her view on the Romantic Thriller genre. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit on Twitter @TNCCpod and IG @newchitlincircuit

Syd & Lex review 'The Weekend', which turns out to be a new favorite Rom-Com by a new favorite director, Stella Mcghie. Follow The New Chitlin Circuit on Twitter @TNCCpod and Instagram @newchitlincircuit.

Syd & Lex review 'Miss Juneteenth' starring the wonderful Nicole Beharie. The hosts share their deep appreciation for the South, and Kendrick Sampson's accent alike. This week's On Second Watch segment features the 2003 Comedy 'Deliver Us From Eva.' Follow The New Chitlin Circuit Twitter: twitter.com/tnccpod IG: instagram.com/newchitlincircuit www.thenewchitlincircuit.com The New Chitlin Circu...