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.
Reader’s Favorites by Amari:
- Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap/ Review
- O.G. – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
- Last Moment of Clarity (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
- Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho – Cast and Character Guide
- Under His Influence (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
Additional Posts by Amari
- Clown In A Cornfield (2025) Review & Summary
Clown In A Cornfield is the type of horror comedy that can get a bit corny or campy at times, but if you live for blood, guts, awkward moments, sarcasm, and eyebrow-raising, this is for you. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 5 “Higeneko Adventure” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Kamome and Takahara spend the day, and night, together, and this leads to both opening up in ways that are unexpected. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Sword Of The Demon Hunter returns to form as Jinya wraps up his latest case. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 4 “Day One” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
While the events of episode 2 still cast a shadow over The Last Of Us, the clouds begin to clear as a new villain is introduced and Dina and Ellie’s relationship strengthens. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 18 “Decisions” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
In the series finale of The Equalizer, you’re reminded of the best and worst parts of the series. - Liquor Bank (2025) Review & Summary
Liquor Bank carries weight as it puts you either in the mindset of the person at the end of their rope, or the person trying to pull their friend up – who is losing grip. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 5 “Pretty Vacant” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As the Lazarus team investigates Delta Medicinal, one of the main companies behind Hapna, they attract the attention of Popcorn Wizard. - Rosario (2025) Review & Summary
Tapping into the first-generation American experience, and all it takes to make it in America, you get Rosario, which reminds you some sacrifices are paid for in blood. - Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole at New York Theater Workshop – Review
“Lights Out: Nat King Cole” sometimes allows Daniel J. Watts, as Cole’s internal strife, to get way too much of the spotlight. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 4 “One Summer’s Treasure” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Kushima and Takahara grow closer as they spend another day together, this time to unlock her treasure chest. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
It’s another episode in Jinya’s hometown, still 1853, and things are starting to get dull. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 17 “Acceptance” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Robyn became The Equalizer not only to help people but to have time for days like this – to see Delilah glammed up and going to the prom. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 3 “The Path” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
With justice on her mind, Ellie fights to regain her strength to take on Abby and the WLF. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 4 “Don’t Stop The Dance” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As the team goes after Dr. 909, they come to realize the Hapna controversy might be far bigger than Dr. Skinner. - The Lily: Review and Summary
“The Lily” is all build and no pay off. - Stranger, Brother: Review and Summary
Two estranged brothers find themselves forced together, after their shared father caused the distance between them. - Goodnight – Review and Summary
Daria’s struggle to sleep leads to her callign a hospice nurse to give her much needed comfort. - Debators: Review and Summary
A debate club’s prep goes a little off rails when their advisors get passionate about the subject matter. - Until Dawn (2025) Review & Summary
While it may placate your fix for violent horror movies, Until Dawn doesn’t deliver the characters or story for repeat viewings. - Another Simple Favor (2025) Review & Summary
While the banter between Lively and Kendrick remains a high point, Another Simple Favor falls apart when it no longer is building to something but has to actually deliver the goods. - Audrey (2025) Review & Summary
Audrey is bizarre, usually in the best way, but sometimes it does veer towards doing the most and potentially ruining what it was doing so well at. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 3 “Pirate Ship and Girl” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As Takahara continues to experience what it means to be a teenaged boy, it seems to lead to him coming alive in ways he maybe didn’t before. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Jinya’s latest hunt ends in a slightly lackluster fashion, but he does gain something notable for his next conquest. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 16 “Sins of the Father” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
In an episode built to test if the audience may want a spin-off, you aren’t necessarily given characters who you’d want to see more of. - Mumu aka Bu Shuo Hua De Ai (2025) Review & Summary
In Mumu, the father-daughter relationship will bring you to tears, as the title character advocates for her deaf father and their community. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 2 “Through the Valley” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The most controversial part of The Last of Us: Part II gets adapted, and everything leading up to the moment feels strangely boring. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 3 “Long Way From Home” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As a major breakthrough is made to find Dr. Skinner, more gets revealed about Doug and even past associates of Axel. - The Ugly Stepsister (2025) Review & Summary
While reminding us that villains often have better stories than heroes, The Ugly Stepsister also creates empathy for those who didn’t feel enough. - The Comic Shop (2025) Review & Summary
The Comic Shop is a reminder that the utmost importance in life is finding your people. - Sinners (2025) Review & Summary
Sinners further cements that Coogler and Jordan are one of the top actor and writer/director duos in American media currently, with signs they will raise each other’s pedestal each time they work together. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 2 “How to Spend Your Summer Vacation” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As Takahara gets better acquainted with everyone, he comes to realize he can get more out of this vacation than getting away from his troubles back home. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 3 “The Demon’s Whisper” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Three years passed, but a lot remains the same with Jinya. However, that doesn’t mean the people he encounters all operate by the same playbook. - On Swift Horses (2025) Review & Summary
While On Swift Horses might be longer than many may care for, it is undeniably engaging and you’ll wish it were a mini-series to allow you bite-sized pieces of more. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 15 “Deception” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The Equalizer strays away from its usual formula by having perhaps one of the first episodes where every character gets story progression and some sense of character or relationship development. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 1 “Future Days” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Joel and Ellie return, and after a five-year time jump, their relationship has become estranged, and it seems terrible things are on the horizon. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 2 “Life In The Fast Lane” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As we’re given background about Dr. Skinner, it is made clear finding him won’t be an easy task. - Warfare (2025) Review & Summary
Warfare brings what Alex Garland learned about the brutality of sound in Civil War, but lacks the characters and story to make this film comparably noteworthy. - Yellowjackets: Season 3 Episode 10 “Full Circle” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The mystery of who is Pit Girl is resolved, who is the Antler Queen, and who killed Lottie. - G20 (2025) Review & Summary
With already being an EGOT, it seems Viola Davis’ next goal is to become one of the biggest names in the action genre.
