The New Chitlin Circuit

Dec 16 2024 194 ep. 49 mins 3
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The New Chitlin Circuit is where independent Black movies shine brightest. Every Monday, Syd and Lex dive deep into online catalogs, like Tubi, to find the best in Black indies. Whether you're a fan of "Hood Movies" or you're just looking for an underrated gem to add to your watchlist; tune into The New Chitlin Circuit.

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Style Me for Christmas (2024)

Dec 16 2024 74 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'Style Me for Christmas' starring the talented Raven Goodwin. Both hosts struggle with the mistreatment of the main character.Movie InfoStyle Me for Christmas (2024) Synopsis: A boutique owner facing eviction finds an opportunity when tasked with styling a charming celebrity, blurring lines between business and pleasure.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33623831/Fol

Listener Pick: My Favorite Holiday

Dec 09 2024 74 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'My Favorite Holiday' from filmmaker Tabari Sturdivant and starring Jabari Harvey. Lex was uplifted from a bad day after watching this feel-good flick. And Syd gives high marks and nomiates an unexpected runner-up for the Who Came to Act award.Movie InfoMy Favorite Holiday (2023)Synopsis: This story follows Trayvon Brown (Jabari Harvey), a young man inspired by

She Taught Love (2024)

Nov 18 2024 86 mins  
Syd & Lex review "She Taught Love" written by and staring Darrell Brit-Gibson. Syd is loving this LA romance. The soundtrack and LA views in this film leave both hosts with nostalgia for Insecure. Movie InfoShe Taught Love (2024) Synopsis: A guy, Frank, on a self-destructive path. A girl, Mali, with an expiration date. What a perfect time to meet and fall in love.https://www.im

Mr. Crocket

Oct 28 2024 85 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'Mr. Crocket' starring Elvis Nolasco. Syd may be increasing her tolerance for scary movies, but this gory horror was no easy watch. Lex somehow finds something religious about this fright.Movie InfoMr. Crocket Synopsis: A mother embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her son from a demonic children's show host who is kidnapping kids.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt

The Fits

Oct 14 2024 70 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'The Fits' from Anna Rose Holmer and Saela Davis. Lex is blown away by the sheer accuracy of this film's portrayal of the struggle to grow into gender. Syd is swayed into giving flowers to this story, and its lead actor-ess.Movie InfoThe Fits Synopsis: While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to f

We Grown Now

Sep 30 2024 77 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'We Grown Now', a coming-of-age story staring Jurnee Smolett, Blake Cameron James, and Gian Knight Ramirez. Lex can't help but point out what's missing from this story. Syd shares her favorite things about stories of Black youth.Movie InfoWe Grown Now Synopsis: Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the spr

Mother May I (2024)

Sep 09 2024 64 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'Mother May I' from Ebony Tates and Dennis Reed II. The hosts went into this movie expecting a Monster-in-Law type tale, but the plot twist in this movie left Syd and Lex hysterical. Note from Editor Lex: Hey y'all, I was in the process of moving to a new apartment when we recorded this, and I had to use my backup microphone. So my audio may sound a little diff

Immortal City Records

Aug 26 2024 79 mins  
Syd & Lex review 'Immortal City Records' starring D Woods, RonReaco Lee, and Mia Wilkerson. Syd, our resident Pop Culture Historian, walks us through the legacy of Making the Band 3. The hosts hang on for this wild plot that shows the dark side of the music industry.Movie InfoImmortal City Records Synopsis: After accepting a job at Immortal City Records, aspiring singer Drea th

Boxed In 2 (2023)

Aug 12 2024 63 mins  
Syd & Lex review the sequel to 'Boxed In' starring Reginae Carter and Clifton Powell. Lex is pleased to see that the boxing choreography has improved since the first installment of 'Boxed In'. But Syd isn't sold on the romantic drama in this sequel.Movie InfoBoxed In 2 (2023) Synopsis: Ria is a rising star in the world of boxing. She has everything she could ever imagine with t

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass

May 27 2024 73 mins  
Note from Syd and Lex: Hey y'all, we need to go on a short break, we'll be back with new episodes this summer!-Syd & Lex review 'The Pass' from producers Todd Tucker and Kandi Buruss. Syd ties in the reality tv lore behind the making of this film. And Lex shares a salacious encounter not unlike the drama in this plot.Movie InfoKandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass Synopsis: