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
- Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 10 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The past mixes with the present as Jinya and Miyaki watch a play based on Harlot’s memoirs. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 9 “Tsumigi and Tsumigi” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As the Tsumigi saga continues, it is difficult to not hope each episode is the last of the chapter. - Sisters – Review & Summary
Sisters, in showing both chosen family and blood family, and the unique benefits and liabities of both, reminds you why both are necessary. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 9 “Death On Two Legs” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Lazarus presents a new character who may make you wish the show was built around them and not the hunt for Dr. Skinner. - Lost In Starlight (2025) Review & Summary
Lost In Starlight, as its leads work through their personal anxiety and trauma, reminds you what finding “The One” looks like. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 3 “More Life” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As an unexpected, yet familiar, face returns, as The Chi continues to struggle with who should stay, who should go, and whether they should be the star of their own story or a supporting role in someone else’s. - Dying For Sex: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Dying For Sex creates an almost perfect mini-series that can inspire, make you cry, and potentially have you feel seen. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 – Review and Summary
The Last Of Us, as it tries to have Pedro Pascal pass the baton to Bella Ramsey, stumbles in ways that qualifies season 2 as a sophomore slump. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 8 “Looking For Things To Do” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Potentially another arc ends and while it may have its touching moments, it will not be missed. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 9 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Potentially, the long promised time jump may firmly be put into place as Jinya works through another bit of his trauma. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 7 “Convergence” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The season finale of season 2 of The Last Of Us feels like it should be a mid-season finale due to the way it ends. - Forever: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Forever feels like watching those classic 90s or 00s movies, but as a show and without them time jumping from the teen years to the leads being adults. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 8 “Unforgettable Fire” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Lazarus produces an episode that you’ll hope is a turning point, not an exception to its usual mediocrity. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 2 “The Fallout” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The drama starts to sputter as more characters announce their exit and others consolidate screen time to make room for new people. - Lilo and Stitch (2025) Review & Summary
Like the majority of Disney’s live-action adaptations, the nostalgia is there, as are modifications which are hit and miss, but Lilo and Stitch could still be worth seeing. - Bring Her Back (2025) Review & Summary
Bring Her Back makes you question what is justifiable when people say, “I’d do anything for my child.” - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 7 “The Lighthouse, the Song and the Girl” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As (partly) predicted, Summer Pockets does a soft reset, with Takahara now focusing on a different girl on the island: Tsumugi. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 8 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Jinya finds himself facing some competition, and with demon parts of him, facing a fellow ronin gives him his first formidable challenge in a while. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 6 “The Price” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
The background of Ellie’s beef with Joel is explored from earlier this season. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 7 “Almost Blue” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Hope might be on the horizon for Lazarus. While the team may not be any closer to finding Dr. Skinner, they may give you reason to want to be more invested in their stories. - The Chi: Season 7 Episode 1 “Black Friday” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As usual, The Chi returns and doesn’t ease you back into the series, but overwhelms you with all that is going on with a plethora of characters. - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) Review & Summary
Final Destination: Bloodlines feels less like a grand return for the Final Destination franchise and more like an acceptable new entry, like it never left. - Love Death & Robots: Close Encounters of the Mini Kind (2025) Review & Summary
Let’s hope humanity’s first contact with aliens doesn’t come from extraterrestrials landing in Texas. - Love, Death & Robots: Can’t Stop (2025) Review & Summary
Imagine a musical biopic, puppet style! - Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) Review & Summary
The Weeknd faces an unhinged fan in a fever dream of a movie called Hurry Up Tomorrow. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 6 “Across The Seven Seas” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
A major surprise comes from Kamome, as it seems summer has ended. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Jinya finds himself learning a bit about his foster dad and spending time with his biological father as well. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 6 “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
It’s an Eleina-focused episode as we learn about the cult she was raised in. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 5 “Feel Her Love” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Focus shifts back to Ellie’s revenge, and she encounters the first of Abby’s friends, whom she hopes has answers. - Shadow Force (2025) Review & Summary
Shadow Force wastes Kerry Washington and Omar Sy’s chemistry on some of the most mediocre villains ever seen in a wide theatrical release. - Wildflower – The Documentary (2025) Review & Summary
“Wildflower” starring Kiernan Shipka was released almost two years ago and like many touching films, it was based on a true story. “Wildflower – The Documentary” gives you that true story. - Clown In A Cornfield (2025) Review & Summary
Clown In A Cornfield is the type of horror comedy that can get a bit corny or campy at times, but if you live for blood, guts, awkward moments, sarcasm, and eyebrow-raising, this is for you. - Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 5 “Higeneko Adventure” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Kamome and Takahara spend the day, and night, together, and this leads to both opening up in ways that are unexpected. - Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
Sword Of The Demon Hunter returns to form as Jinya wraps up his latest case. - The Last Of Us: Season 2 Episode 4 “Day One” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
While the events of episode 2 still cast a shadow over The Last Of Us, the clouds begin to clear as a new villain is introduced and Dina and Ellie’s relationship strengthens. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 18 “Decisions” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
In the series finale of The Equalizer, you’re reminded of the best and worst parts of the series. - Liquor Bank (2025) Review & Summary
Liquor Bank carries weight as it puts you either in the mindset of the person at the end of their rope, or the person trying to pull their friend up – who is losing grip. - Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 5 “Pretty Vacant” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)
As the Lazarus team investigates Delta Medicinal, one of the main companies behind Hapna, they attract the attention of Popcorn Wizard. - Rosario (2025) Review & Summary
Tapping into the first-generation American experience, and all it takes to make it in America, you get Rosario, which reminds you some sacrifices are paid for in blood.
