A Message from Syd and Lex: Thank you to all of our Listener Homegirls for tuning in and supporting us for 4 incredible seasons of The New Chitlin Circuit! We usually take a break over the holidays, before coming back with a new season in January. We'll still be back with more Black indie reviews next year, but we'll be taking a longer break to rest, work on other projects, and spend time with our loved ones.Thanks for your support, and we'll see you next year!Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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.

Thank you for tuning in every Monday this year for season 4 of the New Chitlin Circuit. We reviewed 30+ Black, independent films this year, and now it's time to wrap up the season with awards! See timestamps below for our special award categories.See you in 2024!Season 4 AwardsHeavy Hitter Award (Best Picture) Nominees: 'Brother', 'Three Ways', 'Cinnamon', and 'Plenty (2016)'12:16 Most Unhinged Plot Nominees: 'Dance for Me', 'Pay the Lady', and 'Dutch'19:30 Best Love Story Nominees: 'Cinnamon', '#LoveGoals', and 'Street Code Broken'44:30 Who Came to Act Award Nominees: Aaron Pierre in 'Brother', John Boyega in 'Breaking', and Hailey Kilgore in 'Cinnamon'--30:00 Dishonorable Mentions41:24 Shout-outsFollow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 'Throwback Holiday' starring Jennifer Freeman and Robert Ri'chard. Syd appreciates the cute, lighthearted love story. While Lex was bored with this predictable tale...until the end of the movie. Tune in for this final review of season 4. Shoutout to listener homegirl Brianna C. for dropping this movie in our suggestion box at thenewchitlincircuit.com!Movie InfoListener Pick: Throwback Holiday Synopsis: Jacqueline is living an unfulfilled life in a doomed marriage. After a chance encounter with a former classmate, she rethinks her life's choices and wishes she could go back to high school for a do-over. Like a Christmas miracle, Jacqueline awakens to find herself as a high school senior again with the ability to change everything.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8669354/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 next week with the final review of the season: Throwback Holiday. This episode originally published last year. We had a blast reviewing it, we hope you enjoy revisiting it!--Original description: 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.Movie InfoHip Hop HolidaySynopsis: Larger than life hip hop diva, Leesa J, rekindles an old friendship over Christmas and her walk down memory lane forces her to reexamine her life, her habits and the real reason for the dislike for the holiday that she once loved so dearly.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10754206/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 'Uncle Rufus' Last Request' starring Omar Gooding. With holiday season approaching, the hosts are eager for a feel-good family flick.Movie InfoUncle Rufus' Last Request Synopsis: When Rufus dies, his last wish is that his nephew Darius convince his brothers in conflict to create a family business together.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15400712/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 'All I Want is You' starring Claudia Jordan, LeMastor Spratling, and Crystal the Doll. With a cast stacked with fan-favorite actors, Syd had high expectations for this film. Lex isn't a fan of the cliff-hanger ending.Movie InfoAll I Want is You (2023) Synopsis: After holding her man down on a long four-year bid, Chloe is ready to risk it all when another woman tries to steal her man.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27675809/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 filmmaker Shandrea Evans to review 2023 drama 'Earth Mama', starring Tia Nomore and Doechii. Stick around to the end to hear more about Shandrea Evans' newest project, 'Bloom' Movie InfoEarth Mama w/ Shandrea Evans Synopsis: An intimate coming of age story of a pregnant single mother who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18382328/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 Chirstian-horror film 'Spoken' from filmmaker Tenill Ransom. Lex's already-small tolerance for "Jesus flicks" has miraculously gotten smaller. Syd gives this film the benefit of the doubt, but ends up with all doubt and no benefit.Movie InfoSpoken (2021) Synopsis: A young Christian girl and her friends are vulnerable to demonic attack because of words spoken in their everyday conversations.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6455590/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 'Temporary Suspicion' from filmmaker Dom Campbell. The hosts try to unravel the nebulous mystery of this story. Movie InfoTemporary Suspicion (2022) Synopsis: Marketing guru Robert Holding, life takes a dramatic turn after everyone forgets who he is.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16425352/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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 'Social' starring Gary Champion and Lanee Bond. Syd reprises her role as in-house RomCom expert, while Lex digests this "salad" of a film. Thank you for your movie suggestions! If you know of a Black indie you'd want us to review, head over to thenewchitlincircuit.com and drop your suggestion!Movie InfoListener Pick: Social (2022) Synopsis: Gary, who's been diagnosed with social anxiety, lives a lonely lifestyle suffering mild panic attacks. In a brash attempt to make a friend, he meets Alexis, who has been diagnosed with ADD. Thru a series of events, together they attempt to find the one person who Gary has never had anxiety around, his high school girlfriend Kayla.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15874766/Follow The New Chitlin Circuitwww.tiktok.com/@newchitlincircuitinstagram.com/newchitlincircuitwww.thenewchitlincircuit.comEmail: [email protected] 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.