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

I Love LA: Season 1 – Review
I Love LA may come off a bit vapid when it begins, but as characters evolve and show their underbelly, things get exponentially better.
The Copenhagen Test: Character Guide and World Overview
This is a character guide and show reference post for Peacock’s The Copenhagen Test, featuring information on the spy organizations, who’s who, and the lead and supporting characters.
The Copenhagen Test: Season 1 – Quick Recaps and Reviews
Episode by episode coverage of Peacock’s newest spy series “The Copenhagen Test,” starring Simu Liu.
Talamasca: The Secret Order – Season 1 Review – An Excruciatingly Slow Burn With a Late Payoff
Talamasca: The Secret Order avoids the one character that could have acted as a compelling anchor for the show and instead relies heavily on its association with its parent franchise.
Marty Supreme (2025) – Review and Summary – Timothée Chalamet Tries His Hand At Being A Anti-Hero
Timothée Chalamet somehow gets away with playing an anti-hero underdog who, despite the many ways he screws people over, you still want to see win in the end.
Fallout: Season 2 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
We take a break from Cooper’s past to go into Maximus’, as well as get an update on the Brotherhood and Norm unleashing the management trainees.
We Bury The Dead (2025) – Review and Summary
We Bury The Dead is a horror-drama that pushes Daisy Ridley to hold the audience’s attention as she navigates Tasmania, after an American bomb creates zombies.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 8 – Recap and Review
I Love LA ends its first season in NYC, and leaves viewers with less so a cliffhanger and more of an ellipsis.
One More Shot – Review and Summary
With the potential of meeting an old flame, who previously set her life on fire, returning, Minnie is hoping for One More Shot to get back together, and some magical alcohol gives her multiple tries.
Dust Bunny – Review and Summary
Dust Bunny is unquestionably a Bryan Fuller film, as it mixes in adult themes, like murder, with a pseudo-childlike whimsy.
The Housemaid (2025) – Review and Summary
While Sydney Sweeney’s movie releases for 2025 may not have lived up to past expectations, she may end things on a high note with The Housemaid.
Ella McCay – Review and Summary
Ella McCay has a wonderful number of stories, but the quality of said stories is a whole separate thing.
IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 8 (Season Finale) – Recap and Review
With the chains loosened and the usual 27-year sleep disturbed, how much damage can Pennywise do with the military’s backing?
Fallout: Season 2 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
Fallout returns without fireworks and instead just continues to deliver what made the first season a hit.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
Maia’s ambition may have led to her putting her foot in her mouth.
Never Alone For Christmas: Memphis – Review and Summary
Never Alone For Christmas: Memphis loses its best plot for the sake of a happy ending.
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell – Review and Summary
Amber Riley may not show off her singing skills, but she reminds you that she can offer so much more.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
Tallulah finds herself getting unwanted attention, thanks to Maia, as Charlie briefly reunites with Andrew and a familiar face from Maia’s past shows up.
IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
How, when, and slightly why The Entity chose Pennywise is revealed, alongside the aftermath of the mob showing up to retrieve Hank.
Bel-Air: Season 4 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
As Carlton and Will get close to what they have worked for, the reality of how life will play out gives them second thoughts.
Bel-Air: Season 4 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As Carlton learns whether he will be accepted to Princeton, some familiar, and unwelcome by some, faces have news.
100 Nights of Hero – Review and Summary
100 Nights of Hero is a reminder of the powers of storytelling, especially in a dystopian world.
Fackham Hall – Review and Summary
Thanks to brilliant wordplay and poking fun at the aristocracy of the early 1900s, Fackham Hall should be a late entry to everyone’s best comedies of 2025.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Lives are forever changed either via subtle realizations or people being forced to see their value.
IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
As Pennywise preps for his grand finale, we begin to unravel how/why a shapeshifting alien decided being a clown would be their go-to presentation.
Reflection In a Dead Diamond – Review and Summary
Reflection In a Dead Diamond plays with the spy genre in ways to craft a unique voice in an archetype that has long become stale.
Bel-Air: Season 4 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
It’s Thanksgiving, and alongside Lou bringing up the past, Geoffrey reminisces about his origin story with the Banks family.
Bel-Air: Season 4 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Geoffrey’s situation looms a dark shadow over Bel-Air, the kids seek reinvention and find themselves flirting with trouble.
Bel-Air: Season 4 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
What happened to Will? How do people handle Vivian’s big secret, and for Hillary? How does she navigate what happened in the season 3 finale?
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Tallulah comes to learn more about the business side of being an influencer, while Alani and Maia think they may have their first threesome.
IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Pennywise appears in the flesh, as we continue to learn about their background, and a familiar face appears from the dead.
Talamasca: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
Sadly, they saved the best for last.
Reasonable Doubt: Season 3 – Review and Summary
While some issues remain from season to season, season 3 of Reasonable Doubt pushes some characters to succeed, and others to fail to the point of being phased out.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 3 – Video Recap and Review
As Paulena wrecks havoc on Maia and Tallulah’s personal and professional lives, Charlie deals with being unable to name drop Mimi anymore.
Rental Family (2025) – Review and Summary
If acting is about playing in a fantasy world, Rental Family reminds you how much people’s fantasies are based on the escape of their reality.
Unexpected Christmas (2025) – Video Review
Unexpected Christmas doesn’t feel like a theatrical release, but more so a TV movie – like what you’d expect from OWN For The Holidays.
Eternity (2025) – Video Review
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner star in this A24 production which challenges Olsen’s character to chose between two men who were the loves of her life, to spend eternity with in the afterlife.
I Love LA: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
The Paulena saga tests Maia’s crisis management abilities while making you question, does anyone care if you do coke in LA?
IT – Welcome To Derry: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Hallorann reveals the true extent of his abilities, as Marge meets Karma and the Indigenous characters are given a notable spotlight.