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.
Reader’s Favorites by Amari:
- Do Not Enter (2026) – Review and Summary
- The Chi: Season 8 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
- The Chi: Season 8 Episode 1 – Recap/ Review | New Season, But No Changes
- The Reading (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
- 9-1-1: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Full Moon (Creepy AF)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Additional Posts by Amari
- She’s Non-Binary (2026) – Review and Summary
Everyone claims to be an ally until it is inconvenient. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Abandonment, bullets, and attempts at reconciliation push many to the point of delusion or tears. - Strung (2026) – Review and Summary
Lynn Whitfield does what she does best, as Chloe Bailey tries to navigate the world of the wealthy and their secrets. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
The aftermath of episode 5 leads to a lot of talk about love and relationships in this episode, alongside multiple informal murder investigations. - Jackass: Best and Last (2026) – Review and Summary
The Jackass crew makes what they claim is their last movie, featuring their best skits, stunts, and pranks, and what may be their last, considering their age and injuries. - Blind Love (2026) – Review and Summary
Blind Love reminds you that sometimes you have to be blind to love for the sake of survival. - Dear Upstairs Neighbor (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Dear Upstairs Neighbor will make you self-conscious if you don’t live on the ground floor. - Sandy Fannies (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Vulnerability between mother and daughter leads to a confession and unexpected shame. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
We dive into the making of Lestat, via Magnus, as Daniel finally gets the interview he’s longed for and Louis introduces us to Regina. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
We’re officially at the midpoint of the season, so you know something major had to happen – specifically, someone dying, right? - Girls Like Girls (2026) – Review and Summary
Hayley Kiyoko’s Girls Like Girls, set in 2005, is a butterfly-inducing romance, with familiar tropes that rarely get in the way of being put in a beautiful lull. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
Lestat’s childhood is explored, alongside his peculiar relationship with his mother, the Vampiress Gabriella, now Sofia. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 1 (Premiere) – Recap and Review
Lestat takes the reins, and while he can get as morose as Louis, he does better in not dwelling on his mistakes or the past – even if it means just actively avoiding it. - Not Suitable For Work: Season 1 Episode 1 (Premiere) – Recap and Review
Not Suitable For Work will make you nostalgic for when FreeForm was actively releasing scripted shows focused on the experience of being a young adult. - ChikaBOOM! (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
ChikaBOOM! is a reminder that maybe every piece of art, doesn’t need to have a deeper meaning. - Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen acts as both the making of the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen and the making of the artist known as Alicia Keys. - If Only You Knew (2026) – Review and Summary | Newfest Pride 2026
Part of coming of age is reconciling the facts with your parents, but what if they are too in their heads to admit they did anything wrong? - Jaylah (2026) – Review and Summary | Newfest Pride 2026
A girl’s first time may potentially conflict with the last time she sees her grandmother. - I’m Not Home (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
“I’m Not Home” Film Details Movie Summary It has been months since they last saw each other, and there is some attempt to pick up things as if nothing ever happened. However, through listening to old voice mails Rune got from a local shop, eventually an overdue conversation is triggered. Cast and Characters Tilo (Eli… - Buckets (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Outside of getting a match, you know what’s really challenging? Waiting on the next reply. - CVNT: Season 1 Episode 1 (Premiere) – Recap and Review | Tribeca Film Festival
CVNT focuses on a mother willing to do what it takes to keep and feed her daughter, even if it means doing something strange for a little change. - Never Change! (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Never Change! is a reminder that high school wasn’t your peak, and nostalgia should be rooted in what life was like before you were drowning in inhibitions. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Old and new favorites get a bit more screen time and relevancy as we head to the midpoint of the season. - Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
With celebrity cameos and inspiration taken from The Wizard of Oz, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is the type of dumb comedy overdue to make a comeback. - Stand Up (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Stand Up explores how life can change in a instant, and not only the way you can react, but friends, family, and society as a whole. - Clean Hands (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Zach Braff and Esther McGregor deliver a “Based on a True Story” film that doesn’t feel like an exploitation of someone’s hardship, but a call to action that doesn’t feel preachy. - Ephemera (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Ephemera builds a pillar for itself and becomes likely one of the best lesbian romance films, queer romance films, if not romance films – period, this year. - Human Theories (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Human Theories feels like a new “(Insert City Name), I Love You” movie, as it explores a multitude of loosely connected stories set in NYC. - Dante (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
What was supposed to be just another run for a young EMT becomes a life-or-death situation for multiple people, making for a night that won’t soon be forgotten. - Imprint (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
To what lengths would you go to give your child the upper hand? - General Admission (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
A support group gets a new member with a perplexing problem. - Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
It’s all about revenge, as President Rabbit steals from a small farmer their livelihood, dignity, and community’s source of food. - Rain Reign (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Felice Kakaletris, alongside Jeremy Sisto and Paul Rudd, produces a heart-warming, tear-jerking film that highlights the beauty of complicated family dynamics. - Happy Hours (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Katie Holmes stars, writes, and directs an impeccable romance with fellow Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson, which will likely become one of your favorite romance movies of the year, if not of all time. - Airport Blvd (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Airport BLVD mixes in a documentary about gentrification with a narrative about a young man trying to rediscover home, or what remains of what he called home. - Next Life (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Next Life explores two scenarios and reminds you that there may not be missed chances in life or love, just a different set of decisions you would have made. - The Keeper of the Camphor Tree (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Faith, family, and tradition create notable reactions as a young man tries to put his life back together after being falsely accused of a crime. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
The support groups begin making a return as people struggle with the trauma of trying to survive in a world where one slip-up can be a major f*** up. - Take Me Home – Movie Review | Tribeca Film Festival
“Take Me Home” pushes you to remember that love can be as freeing as it can be stifling.
