Rank #1: Paper Friends

Syd & Lex review "Paper Friends" from filmmakers Marti Hines and Jasmine Greene, starring Sharon Leal, Dorian Missick, Robinne Lee, Jason Olive, and Benita Nall. Syd loves this one-night plot, and Lex can't get enough of Character Study film. This week's "Who Came to Act" award is a tight race, but there is a clear winner. (And Lex has a special message for Robinne Lee at then end of the episode.)
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Jan 25 2021
54mins
Rank #2: The Light Between Us (2020)

Syd & Lex review the fresh, indie Drama, "The Light Between Us" from filmmaker Elly Spurs. With some hope for entertaining romantic drama, Lex confidently picked this under-the-radar indie. But Syd is not so pleased with the jarring conclusion of this film. Tune in for the discussion.
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Jan 18 2021
48mins
Rank #3: School Dance

Syd & Lex kick off season 2 with a hilarious review of the outrageous comedy, 'School Dance', from NickCannon's N'credible Entertainment. The movie stars a long list of comedians and actors like Luenell, Mike Epps, Bobby J. Thomspon, Kevin Hart, and so on. The hosts lament over the strange time period between 2010-2014, what Lex calls a "Cultural Deadzone."
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Sydney's "Who Came to Act" Award - 30:50
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Jan 11 2021
33mins
Rank #4: Season 1 - Wrapped

Season 2 drops January 11, 2021
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Dec 21 2020
55mins
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Rank #5: Christmas Belles

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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Dec 14 2020
49mins
Rank #6: The Last Fall

Syd & Lex review romantic drama, 'The Last Fall' written and directed by the incredible Matthew A. Cherry. Lex does not waste the opportunity to express great appreciation for Nicole Beharie...once again.
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Dec 07 2020
1hr 2mins
Rank #7: Goldie

Syd & Lex review 'Goldie' starring Slick Woods. The hosts are pleasantly surprised by Slick Woods' performance, but don't have as many polite notes for the white filmmakers behind this project.
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Nov 30 2020
53mins
Rank #8: Check-In with Syd & Lex - Thanksgiving Special

Syd & Lex take a break from reviewing films this week to check in with each and with y'all! The hosts discuss what holiday and family movies they've been watching. And some extra special guests drop in to share their favorite holiday movies too.
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Nov 23 2020
21mins
Rank #9: Playing For Love

Syd & Lex review Robert Townsend's rom-com, 'Playing for Love.' Lex appreciates a predictable rom-com structure. And Syd sets an impossibly high bar for Black, child actors.
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Nov 16 2020
46mins
Rank #10: Angrily Ever After

Syd & Lex review the 2019 rom-com, 'Angrily Ever After' written by Cas Sigers and directed by Terri Vaughn. Lex points out the tell-tale signs of Gen X influence. And Syd has some choice words for her marriage-crazy, hetero sistren.
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Nov 09 2020
55mins