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Amari’s Role at Wherever I Look
Amari is the founder, owner, editor, and head writer, handles web design, is a jack of all trades, and is a master of a few things. He has been writing reviews since 2010 and operating a website since the summer of 2012. He also oversees the contributors and writers for the website and collaborates with them regarding what will be covered.
Background & Experience
Amari has spent most of his life fascinated with media. He was there whether it was books, television, movies, or live performances if something was engaging, thought-provoking, or emotionally stirring. This made opportunities to volunteer at film festivals, take part in a student film in college, and even get invited to write about “The Wonder Egg Project” all fuel for his passion for all things media.
Education
Amari holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Thomas Edison State University, focusing on Media and Communications Theory.
Reader’s Favorites by Amari:
- The Cast and Characters of HBO’s “My Brilliant Friend”
- My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 Episode 8 “Chapter 32: The Investigation” – Recap and Review
- The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
- The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
- The Reading (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
- Tell Me Lies Cast & Character Guide
- My Brilliant Friend: Season 3/ Episode 7 “Chapter 23: Try Again” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
- The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
- Shit.Meet.Fan (2024) Review | MCC Theater
- The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 2 “Haunted Heights” – Recap and Review
Additional Posts by Amari
- Bad Monkey: Season 1 – Review
Vince Vaughn gives a strong reason to get Apple TV+ as he leads “Bad Monkey,” which has him playing a smart-mouthed, million-word-a-minute detective who reminds you of his humor and charm. - Cruel Intentions: Season 1 – Summary/ Review
Prime Video revives the “Cruel Intentions” franchise with results that will likely make this show either a bust or one of their biggest young adult series—there is no middle ground. - Tell Me Lies: Season 2 – Review
While the rift between the past and 2015 grows to the point of becoming an issue this season, “Tell Me Lies” still finds ways to deliver enough drama for you to hope that season 3 could maybe learn from the mistakes of season 2. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 4 “Sacrifice” – Recap and Review
As Fisk and Harry reveal what they were looking into in Hungary, we also follow up on a character who wasn’t looking so good when we last saw them. - An Almost Christmas Story (2024): Review and Summary
“An Almost Christmas Story” is the perfect way to start the season, especially if you have little ones. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
As Charles has to find creative ways to get back to Estonia, Bianca seems closer and closer to making him fail at his job. - Before: Season 1 Episode 5 “Folie à Deux” – Recap and Review
Information about the often-seen farmhouse is revealed as the need to question Eli’s mental state increases. - Albany Road (2024): Review and Summary
A cast of familiar faces, ranging from Lynn Whitfield to J. Alphonse Nicholson, delivers a holiday movie that is dramatic but a bit more serious than your usual fare. - My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 Episode 10 “Chapter 34: The Restitution” – Recap and Review [Series Finale]
The series finale continues to time jump excessively as the end of the show meets up with how the series began. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Bianca finally catches a break, and the timing couldn’t be worse for Charles. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 4 “School Days” – Recap and Review
We finally meet Catherine, Junior’s mother, Damon Sr.’s ex, as Nina and Junior try to get money out of Poppa. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
As Charles preps for his next assassination, Bianca tries to hold onto the faith instilled in her. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
Charles swaps with Bianca to bring action to “The Day Of The Jackal,” as Bianca deals with Alison and a potential mole. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
The villains continue to win as Bianca scrambles against time with limited resources to succeed. - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024): Review and Summary
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a tear-inducing movie that reminds us that it really only takes one person, giving grace and kindness, to change the hearts of many. - Heretic (2024): Review and Summary
“Heretic” uses the hook of horror as an entry point for a deeper conversation about the role and purpose of religion in society. - Before: Season 1 Episode 4 “Symbols and Signs” – Recap and Review
“Before” begins to feel long in the tooth despite being only half an hour, as the craving for answers starts. - The Day Of The Jackal: Season 1 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
“The Day of The Jackal” introduces us to an ambitious agent and a deadly assassin who aren’t on a collision course yet, but you can see it will be explosive when it happens. - My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 Episode 9 “Chapter 33: The Disappearance” – Recap and Review
We learn why this season’s subtitle is “The Story of the Lost Child” in this episode. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 3 “Podcast” – Recap and Review
As AI enters Poppa’s work, Damon Jr. begins working on a documentary about his dad. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 3 “Just Fans” – Recap and Review
As Mel continues to deal with the events of the last season, Marcus seeks Robyn’s advice on balancing a fulfilling career without abandoning his family. - Before: Character Guide and Noteworthy Show Information
This is a character guide for Apple TV +’s “Before,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more. - Poppa’s House: Character Guide and Noteworthy Show Information
This is a character guide for CBS’ “Poppa’s House,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more. - Bad Monkey: Character Guide and Noteworthy Show Information
This is a character guide for Apple TV+’s “Bad Monkey” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more. - Aftermath (2024): Review and Summary
Dylan Sprouse stars as a veteran who is caught in a terrorist attack on American soil, trying to keep his little sister from being killed in action. - Before: Season 1 Episode 3 “The Liar” – Recap and Review
Eli begins to let us in on what happened the day Lynn died as Noah experiences new traumas. - Here (2024): Review and Summary
In “Here,” we watch as likable people live on this one plot of land for hundreds of years in a narrative that jumps around a bit much. - Timeleft (The Strangers Meeting For Dinner App) – Review
Timeleft offers the opportunity to dine with strangers and has recently received a social media ad push—but is it worth it? - Time Cut (2024): Review and Summary
“Time Cut” feels so middle of the road, to appeal to maybe too many segments, that it just feels like a poor imitation of a better product. - Gazer (2024): Review and Summary
“Gazer,” thanks to its writing and lead, Ariella Mastroianni, keeps you engaged through its nearly two-hour mystery/investigation as a multitude of questions pop up. - My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 Episode 8 “Chapter 32: The Investigation” – Recap and Review
As the Solaras invite Lila to continue her potentially futile war against them, Imma becomes increasingly closed off as she realizes her life is unlike her biological or play cousin. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 2 “Sleepover” – Recap and Review
As Dr. Reed tries to force Poppa to open up, she starts to stick her nose in Damon and Nina’s marriage. - Before: Season 1 Episode 2 “The Scientist” – Recap and Review
As we learn a bit about Noah’s history, we meet Eli’s daughter and learn about the type of father he is. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 2 “Haunted Heights” – Recap and Review
In a pseudo-Halloween episode, while Robyn is chasing ghosts, Aunt Vi and Delilah deliver the real thing to be interested in. - On Becoming A Guinea Fowl (2024): Review and Summary
“On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” does well in world-building, highlighting a part of Zambia’s less tourist-focused culture, as a family secret gets smothered due to a funeral, rather than getting you into its characters. - Before: Season 1 Episode 1 “The Imposter” – Recap and Review
Apple TV+ introduces a new mystery show to its lineup, and like most, “Before” starts strong, but does it have staying power? - Hard Truths (2024): Review and Summary
“Hard Truths” crafts a brilliant love-to-hate lead, but the limitations of movies will make you badly wish this was a miniseries. - My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 Episode 7 “Chapter 31: The Return” – Recap and Review
As the final season of “My Brilliant Friend” continues to limp to the finish line, it seems the most frustrating part about this season might finally be over. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” – Recap and Review
The Wayans family returns to network television, and as they adapt to the humor of the times, it remains clear the Wayans aren’t just a family name but an undeniable and consistent brand.
