The New Chitlin Circuit

The New Chitlin Circuit returns for SEASON 4 on January 30, 2023!

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Thank you for tuning in with us every Monday this year. Today we're wrapping up season 3 of the show, and giving you the rundown on which movies to watch (or re-watch) while we're on break. We cover our favorite indies of season 3, see below for timestamps.

Timestamps

3:50 - 'Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta'; 'B-boy Blues' (Which movie have you re-watched since reviewing it?)

5:40 - 'Birthday Behavior' (Which was the most fun movie to review?)

6:30 - An honest recap of 'PPP Loan Gone'

9:40 - 'Gully'; 'Strange Fruit: Tale of a Black Girl Lost' (Which was the toughest review to get through?)

Movies the hosts have changed their mind on:

15:26 - 'Maya and Her Lover'

17:00 'Burning Cane'

18:58 - 'Karen'

19:55 - 'A Royal Surprise'

21:00 - 'Make Time 4 Love' featuring a great soundtrack

22:48 - 'She Ball'

Who Came to Act Awards

25:15 - Main Awards

30:20 - Lex's Honorary Awards

Show Announcements

34:30 - Announcements on our Holiday Break

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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.

Syd & Lex review 'Holiday Heist' starring Chaley Rose and Tobias Truvillion. Syd gives high marks for this perfectly executed popcorn flick. And Lex gives some local context for this Chicago story.

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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.

This week, let's revisit our favorite Holiday movie review from season 1!

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(Originally aired Dec 14, 2020)

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.

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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.

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Syd & Lex review 'Dear Frank' starring and co-directed by Brian White. Buckle in for a wild ride.

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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.

Note from Syd and Lex: We're taking a Thanksgiving week off, to relax and overeat. We'll be right Nov 28 with a new review!

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Syd & Lex review the period piece film, 'Fatally Flawless', set in the late 90s. Syd shares her fatigue from the content of the film, and Lex points out some of the better parts of the story.

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Syd & Lex review 'Learn to Swim' from filmmaker Thyrone Tommy. The hosts attempt to hash out this moody romance. Lex sincerely apologies for an suffering resulting from her attempt at a Toronto accent.

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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.

Syd & Lex round out a month of Thrillers with 'The Stepmother' starring Marquis Houston and Erica Mena. Both hosts enjoy this wild ride. And Lex has special message for Miss Cynthia Bailey.

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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.

Syd & Lex review psychological thriller 'Kindred' starring Tamara Lawrence. Unsurprisingly, Syd is quite spooked. But Lex isn't too haunted by this unsettling plot to get off some critiques. Tune in to hear Syd's "British" accent.

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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.

Syd & Lex review 'Rush for Your Life' starring Keeya King. In an attempt to get a little spooky for the month of October, the hosts discuss the scariest villain of all...white sorority girls.

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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.