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
- Anino – Review and Summary
Your first period has traditionally led to a chorus of people saying you are a woman now. But what if it also meant you were now something else? Something potentially supernatural? - Munchies – Review and Summary
Is there anything worse than being high, getting the munchies, and the store you’re in is getting robbed? - The Running Man (2025) – Review and Summary
The Running Man is one of those films where, if you read the book, you’ll be torn between disappointment and fury. - Gruesome Playground Injuries (2025 – Lucille Lortel Theatre) – Video Review & Summary
Kara Young and Nicholas Braun depict a 30 year will they or won’t they that may not present the kind of love that makes you think the back and forth is worth it. - I Love LA: Season 1/ Episode 2 – Video Recap/ Review
Charlie and Alani’s life outside of Maia is explored, as is the reason Maia and Talullah needed a break from one another. - In Your Dreams – Review and Summary
In Your Dreams, with its messages regarding fear, comfort, and the unknown, tries to makeup for how generic it is in almost every other aspect. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 10 – Recap and Review
Ozzie’s verdict is delivered, a major change and cliffhanger ends the season, we learn who killed Wendy, and Reasonable Doubt thankfully has been renewed to unravel everything – eventually. - IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
As glimpses of Pennywise are seen, Will becomes the lead of the kids and Hallorann begins to form a bond with Leroy. - I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Maia realizes what she’s gotten into with taking on Talullah as a client, Charlie learns being a gossip is detrimental to your career. - Eternity – Review and Summary
Eternity has A24 present another question about love, with the focus this time being about choosing the fantasy in your head, the “What If?”, or the reality you are familiar with. - Unexpected Christmas – Review and Summary
Like a Shudder movie that premieres in theaters and then ends up on their platform, Unexpected Christmas feels like an early access movie meant for streaming or TV. - Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As Jasper and Guy’s chemistry begins to evolve, maybe the show may not need its guest stars to act as the lifeline each episode. - Stone Cold Fox – Review and Summary
Stone Cold Fox tries to tap into the vibe of 60s and 70s action films, but struggles to balance its humor with the seriousness of the situations and trauma of its characters. - Gruesome Playground Injuries (2025) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre – Review
Tony Award winner Kara Young stars alongside Nicholas Braun in a 30-year-spanning play about two eccentric, flawed people, whose love for each other has terrible timing. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
Despite all he has been through and what has been revealed, Ozzie is tasked with taking the stand. - The “I Love LA” Reference Guide: Characters, Noteworthy Information & More
A character guide for HBO’s “I Love LA” which also acts as a reference guide for those new or returning to the series. - Year One (2025) – Review and Summary
Year One delivers a relatable and far from grandiose image of what living on a college campus is like, without being notably dramatic or idealistic. - I Love LA: Season 1/ Episode 1 – Video Recap/ Review
Rachel Sennott stars in HBO’s newest show, featuring her as an agent, middling as an assistant, whose former client/ friend comes back into her life. - I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
“I Love LA” is perfect as a half hour, as it gives you just enough before you could start getting annoyed by the antics. - Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
The 752’s importance finally gets an explanation, alongside being introduced to Doris and Olive at last. - IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Leroy’s family joins Derry, Lilly and Ronnie try to deal with the aftermath of what happened in the first episode. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 8 – Recap and Review
A follow-up on that sex tape we saw Wendy in presents a new person who could have killed her, alongside Eddie’s secret Lewis has been holding getting out. - Anniversary – Review and Summary
What is originally sold as a revenge story becomes a movie about the fall of democracy in America. - Hedda – Review and Summary
Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss save what would otherwise be a forgettable movie. - Christy – Review and Summary
While the boxing in Christy is lackluster, the story of Jim and Christy’s relationship compensates. - IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
Is IT: Welcome To Derry another show milking a hit franchise, or one that shows why IT has become one of Stephen King’s most lucrative adaptations? - Mango Chile Pie – Review and Summary
Three sisters reunite for the anniversary of their mom’s death, and only one of them isn’t there out of obligation. - Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
Just when there was a flicker of hope that the Talamasca: The Secret Order found something to hook viewers, it gets abruptly removed. - Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
The newest adaptation of Anne Rice’s work premieres, and while it may not be a hit out of the gate, the story holds promise. - The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Season 1 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
Rintaro has his friends over, and while it is a healing moment for him, it is also one for his mother. - Coney Island Baby (2025) – Review and Summary
Coney Island Baby seems to end when it barely has begun. - Blue Moon – Review and Summary
Watching a lonely but brilliant man struggle to validate that he is still relevant may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s what Blue Moon offers. - Home – Review and Summary
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and hobosexuality is always a better option than being homeless. - She Raised Me – Review and Summary
The complicated relationship between a puppet mom, her son, and her son’s new boyfriend is explored. - Regretting You – Review and Summary
“Regretting You” with its pursuit of levity and hastening through some of the book’s best moments, goes far beyond being a disappointment. - Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
Ozzie’s case gets put on the back burner as Jax’s relationship with her parents is explored, both when she was six and in modern times. - Seek No Favor – Review and Summary
When bundles are at risk of being snatched, only one vigilante can save people from what lays underneath being exposed. - Happy Place – Review and Summary
An engagement party would be the perfect place for someone questioning their sexuality to find their first same sex partner, right? - Sunday Sauce – Review and Summary
A down-low man’s worst fear comes true.
