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
- Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
It’s all about revenge, as President Rabbit steals from a small farmer their livelihood, dignity, and community’s source of food. - Rain Reign (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Felice Kakaletris, alongside Jeremy Sisto and Paul Rudd, produces a heart-warming, tear-jerking film that highlights the beauty of complicated family dynamics. - Happy Hours (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Katie Holmes stars, writes, and directs an impeccable romance with fellow Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson, which will likely become one of your favorite romance movies of the year, if not of all time. - Airport Blvd (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Airport BLVD mixes in a documentary about gentrification with a narrative about a young man trying to rediscover home, or what remains of what he called home. - Next Life (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Next Life explores two scenarios and reminds you that there may not be missed chances in life or love, just a different set of decisions you would have made. - The Keeper of the Camphor Tree (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Faith, family, and tradition create notable reactions as a young man tries to put his life back together after being falsely accused of a crime. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
The support groups begin making a return as people struggle with the trauma of trying to survive in a world where one slip-up can be a major f*** up. - Take Me Home – Movie Review | Tribeca Film Festival
“Take Me Home” pushes you to remember that love can be as freeing as it can be stifling. - DISC (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Disc is an unconventional romantic short that raises the bar for men in heterosexual relationships. - You Tryna Say You Love Me? (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
A first date goes beyond the superficial as intentions are made clear in You Tryna Say You Love Me? - Turn It Up (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Turn It Up is at its best when focused on the music, and falters a bit as it avoids everything else that could hook you. - The Accompanist (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Susan Sarandon and up-and-coming actress Everly Carganilla star in this potentially tear-inducing story about a young girl put into the care of a mourning, eccentric woman. - Kingston (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Kingston, as it explored the lives of students and staff at an elite college, quickly became one of our favorite films from the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. - Scary Movie (2026) – Review and Summary
As Scary Movie parodies and critiques others, it seemingly doesn’t realize it’s a reboot, just as stuck in the past – for better or worse. - Euphoria: Season 3 Episode 8 (Finale) – Recap and Review
While God can be merciful, let’s not forget peace usually comes after what they allowed to happen or actively took part in creating. - Fly (2026) – Review and Summary
It’s hard to fly when dreams are expensive, and opportunities are few. - Leviticus (2026) – Review and Summary
What you lust over could be the death of you in Leviticus. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
The life of a parent and being dragged back into old BS is focused on as the winter starts to make itself known. - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
As things continue to ramp up for Paula, there is a need to question if it is too much too soon, or just too much – period? - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
(One of) The reasons for Paula’s life blowing up are revealed, as well as who was in Trevor’s apartment. - Corporate Retreat (2026) – Review
Corporate Retreat might have a weak villain, in terms of logic, but what they put everyone through shows why even ineffective leaders are dangerous. - I Love Boosters (2026) – Review
As has become part of the Boots Riley brand, I Love Boosters showcases his love for color, fashion, humor, and making sure there are multiple messages embedded under the superficial. - Euphoria: Season 3 Episode 7 – Recap | Is Karma An Act Of God Or Under The Devil’s Domain?
As we reach the beginning of the end, death strikes to remind us that not everyone will make it out of this season alive. - Passenger (2026) – Review | Jump Scares Fuel The Idea Road Trips & Van Life Are Overrated
Passenger may not end up on a best-of list, but in not pursuing becoming another franchise, it leans towards the positive side of one-and-done movies. - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
A relatable quarter-life crisis becomes a case of scams, murder, and blackmail (emotional and for money). - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 1 – Recap/ Review | New Season, But No Changes
The Chi returns for its final season, and let’s just hope it ends better than it begins. - An Enemy Within (2026) – Review | A Mystery/Suspense Film With Expendable Characters
The rich find themselves hunted in a sometimes tedious will they, won’t they, who did it, suspense movie. - Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident (2026) – Review and Summary
“It Was An Accident” has its moments, but it can feel like trying to structure a naturally funny person and push them out of their element. - Saccharine (2026) – Review | Prepare To Change Your Relationship To Food
Saccharine walks a tightrope as it navigates being fat, body positivity, and the line separating what is unhealthy and what is simply feeding a natural hunger. - Euphoria: Season 3 Episode 6 – Recap and Review | Alamo’s Backstory Comes Into Focus
As Alamo’s backstory is revealed, God makes one final push to save Rue’s life and see if fame is really something Cassie wants. - Is God Is (2026): Review | Sterling K. Brown’s Audition For Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
Is God Is does well in building up its villain, but makes its would-be heroes and their journey feel secondary. - Obsession (2026) – Review | May A “Love” Like This Only Find Our Enemies
Obsession is a star-maker for Inde Navarrette, who is a bloody good reminder of “Be careful what you wish for.” - Tuner (2026) – Review and Summary
Tuner, starring Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall, blends drama, classical music, and even thriller elements in a way few, if any, films have done before. - Euphoria: Season 3 Episode 5 – Has Alamo Finally Learned Rue’s Secrets?
As Maddy gets an unexpected opportunity from Alamo, Rue seems to be running out of time with all the men she is coerced to please. - Paranormal Cirque: Specter – Repetitive at Times But Entertaining
Paranormal Cirque: Specter certainly presents the gothic and horror views and vibe, but it doesn’t utilize its theme/niche as it should. - Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) – Review and Summary
While a bit longer than some may have the attention span for, Remarkably Bright Creatures is tear-inducing and shows every minute is worth it. - Give Me Back My Baby (2026) – Review and Summary
While Give Me Back My Baby may have that familiar “Crazy women trying to destroy a marriage,” there was the potential for there to be something more there. - Euphoria: Season 3 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Things have to get bad before they can get better, but we’ve seen rock bottom before – does it have to get that bad? - Man on Fire: Cast & Character Guide
A character guide for Netflix’s “Man on Fire” featuring who plays who, details about each character, and the show as a whole.
