The New Chitlin Circuit

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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!

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

We'll be back with new episodes July 31!

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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/

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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.

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/

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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.