The New Chitlin Circuit

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.

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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: 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 family in their teenage years. And Syd has a special message for Kelvin Harrison Jr...again.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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 '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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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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 '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.

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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.

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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.

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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.