Amari Allah
About Amari Allah
Amari Allah is the founder, owner, editor, and head writer of Wherever I Look, a platform known for its in-depth reviews of movies, TV shows, and live performances. With over 13 years of experience in writing reviews and over 10 years of expertise working on the WordPress platform, Amari offers a unique voice in entertainment journalism. His reviews are influenced by years of experience volunteering at major film festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, and Montclair, giving him a firsthand perspective that enriches his critiques.
Amari’s Experience & Expertise
Amari’s long-standing passion for media fuels his role as a film critic and entertainment journalist. He has been actively attending film festivals such as Sundance and Tribeca, allowing him to stay ahead of industry trends and bring exclusive insights to his audience. Through his extensive experience and partnerships with platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and Apple TV+, Amari’s reviews often include a fresh take on both mainstream media and independent films.
Education and Approach
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Thomas Edison State University, with a focus on Media and Communications Theory, Amari applies his academic knowledge to create thoughtful, analytical reviews. His unique approach combines both academic theory and real-world film industry insights, ensuring each review provides depth and understanding of the entertainment world.
Why Follow Amari’s Reviews?
Amari’s expertise bridges the gap between casual viewers and professional critics, offering insights that help audiences make informed decisions. From his participation in major film festivals to his years of experience writing reviews, Amari has built a trusted reputation as an authoritative voice in entertainment journalism.
Connect With Amari
Amari is based in New Jersey and is always happy to engage with fellow film lovers and critics. Reach out via email for collaborations or media inquiries, or check out the latest reviews on Wherever I Look.
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Additional Posts by Amari
- Maintenance Required – Review and Summary
The leads’ romances compensate for a lack of depth amongst the majority of characters. - My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
An Isekai without a lead who is easy to attach to but at least it has a story intriguing enough to compensate. - The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
Subaru has a difficult conversation with Kaoruko about Rintaro and their relationship, but it leads to some overdue healing. - Match – Review and Summary
Match is a reminder that your first date shouldn’t be at someone’s house. - Takeout – Review and Summary
Takeout is a reminder of why Tubi has a growing, loyal following, as it not only showcases indie movies but also those that can be considered hidden gems. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1/ Episode 23 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Kaoru, for reasons unknown, heads to the past and Normari begins asking challenging questions towards Jinya. - Good Boy (2025) – Video Review
A video review of the theatrical release (eventually Shudder release), “Good Boy” starring the dog, Indy, Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman and more. - Good Boy – Review and Summary
Good Boy lacks the genuine fear that something may happen to its lead, thus taking away from its potential engagement. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As Eddie decides to set the timeline for Jax and Lewis, it is revealed who was the woman Ozzie spoke of in the last episode. - Play Dirty – Movie Review (Video)
A video review of the Prime Video release, “Play Dirty” starring Mark Wahlberg, Thomas Jane, Rosa Salazar, Tony Shalhoub, LaKeith Stanfield, Nat Wolff, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. - Play Dirty – Review and Summary
If you have Prime Video, Play Dirty should be on your watchlist because it is fun, not the most demanding, and is made to be a crowd-pleaser. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
As Ozzie’s troubled past gets developed further, Jax tries to navigate potentially forgiving her father, despite the consistent letdowns. - Bone Lake – Review and Summary
Bone Lake isn’t going to be a classic, but to start off 2025’s spooky season, it makes for the perfect warm-up for what is to come. - Bone Lake – Movie Review (Video)
A video review of the theatrical release, “Bone Lake” starring Alex Roe, Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi and Andra Nechita. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 26 – Recap and Review (Finale)
Did the season or series finale redeem the lull that was Umi’s extended arc? - Dead of Winter – Review and Summary
Unexpectedly emotional, but violent as expected, Emma Thompson proves Liam Neeson isn’t the only 65+ who can deliver a noteworthy action movie. - The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity continues to circumvent expectations as it builds obstacles to keep its leads from quickly getting together. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 14 – Recap and Review
Season 10 comes to an end with some people revealing they may have found love, or someone to date, but not the ones you think. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 13 – Recap and Review
The reunion begins, and while most things get better with age, Ready To Love may have gotten its most dramatic reunion – ever! - One Battle After Another (2025) – Review and Summary
One Battle After Another may not bore you despite being nearly 3 hours, but it may not have you engage with its characters as you’d expect. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Ozzie’s case begins to pick up, it is hard to say if he is playing a role or showing his real face. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
Reasonable Doubt does what few shows can in return from break without stumbling. - The Girlfriend – Reference Guide: Cast, Characters & More
A show reference and character guide for Prime Video’s The Girlfriend, featuring character descriptions, storylines, groups, locations, and lore to help you navigate its world - Brownsville Bred (2025) – Review and Summary
“Brownsville Bred” is a love letter from daughter to father, thanking him for who he was, even when he wasn’t at his best. - A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) – Review and Summary
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” is a reminder not to get stuck in your memories and let one moment, or even a series of moments, cause you to become stagnant. - Traumatika – Video Review and Summary
While Traumatika’s teaser trailer was promising, the actual movie is – disappointing. - Eleanor The Great – Review and Summary
Eleanor The Great lives up to its name through June Squibb shouldering both the emotional weight and humor. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 24 – Recap and Review
As Nanami tries to figure out a way to break through to Shiroha, Grandma Kato reminds Shiroha that Hitomi loves her. - The Girlfriend: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
An incident may have given Laura the upper hand in her feud with Cherry – but at what cost? - The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
As our two leads try to navigate anxiety and getting beyond being acquintances, the outside world continues to add its own obstacles. - Traumatika – Review and Summary
Traumatika is somewhere between being camp, corny, or perhaps a movie that owes everything to its marketing team. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 12 – Recap and Review
While the season ends with two couples, it also ends with the promise of an explosive reunion show. - The Girlfriend: Season 1/ Episode 4 – Recap/Review
Men Always Comeback Just When You Were About To Move On - The Girlfriend: Season 1/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review
Laura was once in a phyrric war with Cherry, but with losing so many allies, it seems she’s now on the defensive. - The Long Walk (2025) – Short Summary/ Review
A short video review for the 2025 movie, “The Long Walk.” - The Girlfriend: Season 1/ Episode 6 – Recap/ Review
In the series finale, we learn the answer as to whose death was hinted in the premiere. - The Long Walk – Review and Summary
Between themes of brotherhood, how much people would accept in an American dystopia, and more, The Long Walk is a reminder of how great Stephen King’s work can be for source material. - The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
While Rintaro and Kaoruko show themselves to be overthinkers, also being communicative may save viewers from (some) potential headaches. - The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
A swoon worthy story begins between an assumed bad boy and a petite girl who likely was raised with a silver spoon in her mouth.
