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
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Additional Posts by Amari
- New Saga: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
As Kyle faces his mentor, he finds himself in a precarious situation with the princess. - Weapons – Review
Weapons rises just above being something to watch until a better movie comes along, mainly due to its villain’s performance. - Wednesday: Season 2 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
Wednesday returns with it becoming clear that the character is handled perfectly, but the world outside her? The story she’s thrust into? Maybe not. - The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
As Conrad, begrudgingly, spends a day with Belly, Steven and Denise grow closer, and Jeremiah makes a discovery which could alter his relationship with his father. - Sword of the Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 17 – Recap and Review
As Jinya gets the hang of fatherhood, with Ofuu’s assistance, he meets an orchestrated rival whose skills may far surpass his own. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 18 – Recap and Review
Umi gets featured, and the way things start out may make you wonder the truth about her and Takahara’s origins. - The Summer Hikaru Died: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
As Yoshiki and Hikaru continue to experiment, a supernatural being stalks Yoshiki’s family – maybe in hopes of getting to Hikaru. - The Chi: Season 7 – Review and Summary
The Chi continues to struggle in trying to manage a large cast, do each of them justice, and not only live up to its potential but present long-term possibilities. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
Ready To Love returns with the “Meet The Exes” episode, which is as dramatic and eye-roll-inducing as ever – but with a few heartfelt moments. - She Rides Shotgun – Review
In She Rides Shotgun, Taron Egerton escorts Ana Sophia Heger to prominence in a father/daughter crime drama with notable action scenes. - Dutch III: International Gangster – Review
The Dutch franchise may have hit its third movie, but it seems like this story is far from over. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 12 – Recap and Review
The season finale sets up one hell of a season 8 with both expected and unexpected deaths. - New Saga: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
As Princess Milena breaks down her perspective on the assassination attempt, two notable reveals also happen in the episode. - Ghost Killer – Review
A young woman, vulnerable and to a point defenseless, comes across the bullet casing that killed a hitman, and by touching it, she finds herself becoming his medium for revenge. - The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As Jeremiah and Belly try to find people who will celebrate them, Taylor’s household learns the financial troubles are worse than expected. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 16 – Recap and Review
What seemingly was going to be another ho-hum episode of Sword Of The Demon Hunter becomes the origin story of how Jinya became a father. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 17 – Recap and Review
It’s the end of Shiroha’s arc, and so comes the question of whether Takahara stands a chance to avoid the fate Shiroha has seen. - Killing Mary Sue – Review
Wonderfully mad, Killing Mary Sue, is the type of action comedy that deserves every synonymous word to bizarre it clearly wanted to achieve. - The Water Magician: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review (Video)As Ryo and Abel arrive in Lune, it creates a turning point for the show where things may get better than intially expected.
- The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3/ Episode 3 – Recap and Review (Video)Jeremiah and Belly learn whether their love is strong enough to handle adversity as they face their parents on Susannah’s Dedication Day.
- The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3/ Episode 2 – Recap and Review (Video)The aftermath of the premiere’s big reveal gets paired with an accident to set off the final season on a dramatic high.
- Summer Pockets: Season 1 – Cast & Character Guide
This is a show and character reference guide for Crunchyroll’s “Summer Pockets” — featuring detailed character descriptions, major storylines, group affiliations, locations, and more. Whether you’re just starting or revisiting the story, this guide will help you navigate the people, places, and lore that define its world. - The Summer Hikaru Died: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
The origin of Hikaru’s body snatcher is developed, alongside the day Hikaru died. - The Water Magician: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review (Video)
As Ryo gets to experience his first dungeon, he also finds himself facing off with a foe who truly presents a challenge to him and is likely to become his main rival. - The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3/ Episode 1 – Recap/ Review (Video)In its final season, The Summer I Turned Pretty makes a time jump which skips over the good parts so that we can get right to the drama.
- The Chi: Season 7 Episode 11 – Recap and Review
As Reg starts an investigation, Alicia grows impatient for answers, Ezekiel talks a bit too much on Papa’s Pulpit, and Jada has a living funeral. - New Saga: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Kyle commits his first major act, which could change history, and it isn’t clear whether it may change it for the better, or he might trigger something far worse. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 15 – Recap and Review
Sword Of The Demon Hunter gets surprisingly political and like most shifts in the series’ narrative, it likely won’t be welcomed. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 16 – Recap and Review
As Takahara continues to wear down Shiroha, he has a breakthrough with her that could allow him to open up in ways he has inconsistently before. - The Summer Hikaru Died: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
While Yoshiki is given a wake-up call regarding his relationship with Hikaru, whether or not he may hit snooze is a whole other story. - New Saga: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
A conspiracy theory makes it so, while the characters might be a slow burn for New Saga, the story might compensate. - Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Season 1 Episode 14 – Recap and Review
Sword Of The Demon Hunter begins its second half, and it isn’t a grand return. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 10 – Recap and Review
As The Chi works towards the end of season 7, so comes the question of whether there may finally be real, long-term consequences that feel like they will matter. - I Know What You Did Last Summer – Review
The requel of I Know What You Did Last Summer struggles to do what most horror films need to in order to revive a franchise. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 15 – Recap and Review
The long-awaited Shiroha takes center stage and, as expected, Takahara winning her over will be an uphill battle. - The Summer Hikaru Died: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As it becomes clear Hikaru isn’t one of a kind, so comes the question of how much of the entire area is in danger? - The Water Magician: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
The Water Magician continues to be a slow burner as Ryo meets a soldier named Abel, who triggers his first journey. - Last Swim – Review
Last Swim will bring you to the brink, tease even, and make you wish you got all the details one day couldn’t possibly cover. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
While new characters have been pouring in all season, the ones introduced in “Last Respects” are the most likely to earn their keep.
