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.
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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
- Fall 2: Deadpoint (2026) – Review and Summary
Fall 2: Deadpoint will trigger your fear of heights, but it leaves its new leads unable to explain why you should care about them rather than what could happen to them. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 8 [Finale] – Recap and Review
We finally learn what happened to Isabel and whether or not the first season will end with her getting justice – and whether Catherine may live to see it. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 10 – Recap and Review
Rudy meets someone only bested by two people, one of them being Laplace, and it seems they are hell-bent on making him one of their puppets. - Finding Emily (2026) – Review and Summary
Finding Emily embraces the cringe, anxiety, audacity, and perhaps naivety of being young (early 20s) and thinking you may have found the one after an enjoyable chance encounter. - Colony (2026) – Review and Summary
Colony both champions a new kind of zombie horror and shows why there is a glass ceiling for zombie evolution. - Idiots (2026) – Review and Summary
Idiots starts off with the perfect trio for a wild adventure, but those they meet may complicate your enjoyment. - Buddy (2026) – Review and Summary
Imagine if the makers of Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey got their hands on Barney the Dinosaur, and toned the usual violence down – just a little bit. - Coyote v. ACME (2026) – Review and Summary
Coyote v. ACME will have you joining the chorus of people questioning why WB originally shelved this film. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
As Alice seeks to redeem herself, more is revealed about Jay Easton, which leaves you to think more than ever – he doesn’t deserve to die in his own bed. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
Alice and Catherine come face to face, and increasingly, we’re left to wonder if the two aren’t so different. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
With Nanahoshi knocking on death’s door, Rudy figures it might be time to head far away to find a solution. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Alice shows Catherine isn’t the only one willing to go to extremes for revenge. - Spa Weekend (2026) – Review and Summary
Spa Weekend addresses how challenging it is to take care of yourself, especially when life demands you to put work, kids, and your spouse ahead of your self-care. - Your Letter (2026) – Review and Summary
Your Letter is a slow-moving drama throughout its first hour, but in the last quarter of the film, prepare for tears. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As more is revealed about Catherine’s past, we also learn about Nora’s – and that could complicate the investigation. - The Wrong Girls (2026) – Review and Summary
While The Wrong Girls is very much a stoner comedy, the comedy part is HIGHLY subjective. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 8 – Recap and Review
Sadly, meeting Perugius was uneventful. However, the episode does end with blood spilled. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
Alice and the now properly named Catherine have more of their past exposed this episode. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
Two characters seem to be leaving the show, but not due to dying! It is simply time to move on, and as they do, a major character’s introduction is being prepped. - Furious: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
We get answers as to what happened in the past, to explain what’s going on now, as Furious begins to find its voice. - Furious: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review
While some elements of Furious read as familiar, don’t let that be mistaken for us thinking it is generic. - One Night Only (2026) – Review and Summary
One Night Only may sell itself as a romantic comedy, but it struggles due to the situation of its male lead and the limits on sex in their version of American society. - Ice Cream Man (2026) – Review and Summary
Ice Cream Man is purely about watching kids do horrific things and the push to see the acts and scenarios as dark humor. - Soulm8te (2026) – Review and Summary
Soulm8te taps into the sorely missed dark side of the M3GAN universe, but feels generic regarding its depiction of robot companions. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
A familiar face Rudy thought was firmly in his past appears, and the person is someone he feels the need to apologize to. - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – Review and Summary
Spider-Man remains the sole blockbuster worth sitting 2+ hours for. - Pinocchio Unstrung (2026) – Review and Summary
Pinocchio Unstrung raises the bar for The Twisted Childhood Universe thanks to writer/director Frake-Waterfield’s growth as a creator. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Weddings and birthdays fill up Rudy’s time as the next episode hints at a disaster. - Haunted Heist (2026) – Review and Summary
Generally speaking, Black people don’t play with ghosts and demons. However, in Haunted Heist, they will for $20 million. - 72 Hours (2026) – Review and Summary
The combination of Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, and Kam Patterson delivers one of Hart’s funniest movies in years with 72 Hours. - Her Private Hell (2026) – Review and Summary
Her Private Hell doesn’t do weird in such a fashion that it feels like a lived-in world, leaving you with much of the film feeling underdeveloped. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 10 (Series Finale) – Recap and Review
The Chi delivers its final episode not with a bang nor a whimper, but in such a way that simply finishes the story. - Bad Counselors (2026) – Review and Summary
Bad Counselors balances well the expectations of a Christian comedy with what you’d think would happen as two party-loving frat boys become counselors at a Christian camp. - The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How To Game the System: Season 1 – Quick Recaps and Reviews
Reincarnated into a magic world, a young man given what is thought of as a useless fighting class seeks to prove its worth through strategy and a bit of luck. - Motor City (2026) – Review and Summary
Motor City cracks the code on how to make a unique action movie and sidestep the usual weak points many struggle with. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Once again, we find ourselves focused on all Rudy has to lose, making you wonder what threat lies ahead. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 7 (Finale) – Recap and Review
Welcome to the roast of The Vampire Lestat – Featuring the recording of The Failures. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
Despite a lot of notable build-up, things feel a bit flat in the penultimate episode of the series. - Saba (2026) – Review and Summary
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