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
- The White Lotus: Season 3 Episode 2 – Recap/ Review
While new characters bring new life to a familiar formula, others push the idea that if there is a season 4, their group/characters wouldn’t be a loss if removed. - The Unbreakable Boy (2025) Review
“The Unbreakable Boy” will make you cry because of the performances that get you so invested in the individual and shared lives of the characters. - Liz Miele: 2025 Tour – Review
Liz Miele returned to her home state with Neil Rubenstein and things got awkward thanks to their jokes, and a notable heckler. - Yellowjackets: Season 3 Episode 3 – Recap/ Review
As Taissa’s past finally gets investigated, a possible theory appears regarding all that was heard and seen in the past. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 3 – Recap/ Review
Someone who clearly didn’t want to take the journey seriously ends up gone, while background gives you some insight on people you may have been surprised got to stay. - My Dead Friend Zoe (2025) Review
“My Dead Friend Zoe” is a tear inducing towards the end and primarily held together by Sonequa Martin-Green’s performance. - Headhunted to Another World From Salaryman to Big Four: Season 1 Episode 8 – Recap/ Review
As Uchimura faces being manipulated for his kindness, so comes the question if that dark side may come out. - The White Lotus: Season 3 Episode 1 – Recap/ Review
While there is clearly a formula for how “The White Lotus” operates, that doesn’t mean it lacks notable excitement. - The Equalizer: Season 5 Episode 8 – Recap/ Review
“The Equalizer” returns from its winter break with season villain Angel Salazar also returning. But as Delilah and Aunt Vi’s storyline grow, is there still enough room for them on the show? - I Love You Forever (2025) Review
“I Love You Forever” joins a growing group of movies that exhibit how abuse begins from even the most unlikely of people, specifically men. - Yellowjackets: Season 3 Episode 2 – Recap/ Review
While Taissa and Van need to catch up quickly, everyone else is either shaking off-season gap rust or going full speed. - Yellowjackets: Season 3 Episode 1 – Recap/ Review
Three seasons in and it could be submitted the past still offers far more than the present may ever. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 2 – Recap/ Review
As the second group are featured, “Ready To Love” shows itself better than ever at developing “characters” to invest in. - Sugar Baby (2025) Review
“Sugar Baby” is strangely not as explicit as the TV-MA rating would lead you to believe and fits the mold of being too tame despite its subject matter. - The Monkey (2025) Review
“The Monkey” with being inspired by a short story by Stephen King, and slight “Final Destination” vibes, gives you a horror movie that will hit the spot. - Ragamuffin (2025): Review and Summary
“Ragamuffin” with a focus on a burgeoning queer girl raised in a southern motorcross world, creates the type of story that, with being based on its creator’s life, hopefully becomes a long term passion project. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 11 – Recap/ Review
“Poppa’s House” continues to do a disservice to the actresses on the show, as it starts to make its formula seem via Poppa’s weekly excuse for his actions. - Headhunted To Another World: Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
Uchimura continues to show a level of cunning, even when faces with someone who has lucrative but bad business practices. - Almost Certainly False (2025): Review and Summary
“Almost Certainly False” feels like a preview to a movie you could love as it presents a slightly different take on the refugee experience. - Hoops, Hopes & Dreams: Review and Summary
“Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,” alongside presenting how President Obama used Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s playbook, also presents MLK in the most engaging way you’ve ever seen. - Remember Me: Review and Summary
“Remember Me” feels like the pitch for an odd, but lovable and relatable show. - Full Month: Review and Summary
A trip home doesn’t always mean a safe nor happy place, but you learn to make the best of it for the silver lining of what family could be. - Como Si La Tierra Se Las Hubiera Tragado: Review
“Como Si La Tierra Se Las Hubiera Tragado” reminds you of one of the many stories that continue, even when they aren’t the latest headline. - Luz Diabla: Review and Summary
Tina decides to go out partying alone in “Luz Diabla” and learns why there is strength in numbers. - Ready To Love: Season 10 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
“Ready To Love” changes a significant part of its formula by leaving the South, but will a new locale mean better results? - Parthenope (2025) Review
“Parthenope” is made for those who use the word cinema as it seeks out to appear like a modern adaptation of a literary classic. - Love Hurts (2025) Review
“Love Hurts” may present interesting action sequences, but it falters, maybe even fails, regarding everything else it is expected to deliver. - Heart Eyes (2025) Review
“Heart Eyes” delivers decent laughs and an acceptable level of brutality, but lacks the writing needed to make the Heart Eyes Killer into an icon. - Clean Slate: Season 1 – Review and Summary | Norman Lear’s Final Gift Is Laverne Cox Getting The Opportunity To Tell A Fictionalized Version Of Her Story
“Clean Slate” stars Laverne Cox stars in one of the legendary Norman Lear’s final shows, which tries to balances a sense of universality with cultural specific stories. - Headhunted To Another World: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review | Does The Demon Overlord Have A Problem?
As Uchimura teaches us about anchoring for new products, multiple long-term antagonist may potentially be introduced. - Poppa’s House: Season 1 Episode 10 – Recap and Review | Two Reunions Happen As Tommy Davidson and Lamorne Morris Guest Star
As it continues to seem that no one knows what to do with Ivy and Nina is stuck being a wife, Poppa and Junior deal with their friendships, or lack thereof. - Inkwo for When the Starving Return (2025): Review and Summary
“Inkwo for When the Starving Return” has the makings of an anime that could aspire to the levels of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” - Ricky (Sundance 2025) Review – It Takes A Village To Raise A Child But Where Is The Village Once They’ve Become Grown?
“Ricky” begins as a rarely seen point of view about post-incarceration, follows a recidivisim storyline that is all too familiar. - Sorry, Baby (Sundance 2025) Review – Imagine If Empathy & Understanding Were Offered Throughout Your Life
“Sorry, Baby” is proof that being subtle can work if you know how to craft interesting characters and relationships. - Virgin of the Quarry Lake (Sundance 2025) Review – Hell Hath No Fury Like A Scorned Teenager
“Virgin of the Quarry Lake” is a surprisingly bloody coming of age story, focused on a girl looking to have just one thing after a life filled with abandonment. - Love, Brooklyn (Sundance 2025) Review – Stuck Between Those Hard Conversations & The Need To Move On
“Love, Brooklyn” has the makings of a classic that evolves as its initial audience watches it over and over throughout their lifetime. - Bunnylovr (Sundance 2025) Review – Is It Wrong To Judge Someone By Their Kinks?
“Bunnylovr” presents subtle and tame in ways that indeed are not for everyone. - Watson: Season 1/ Episode 1 – Video Recap/Review | Morris Chestnut Proves A Lead Role Was Overdue
A video review of the CBS release “Watson” Season 1/ Episode 1 starring Morris Chestnut. - Headhunted To Another World: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review | Uchimura’s Latest Lesson In Business Begins
Uchimura is back to introduce a new business concept in: Repositioning.
