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
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Once again, we find ourselves focused on all Rudy has to lose, making you wonder what threat lies ahead. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 7 (Finale) – Recap and Review
Welcome to the roast of The Vampire Lestat – Featuring the recording of The Failures. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 9 – Recap and Review
Despite a lot of notable build-up, things feel a bit flat in the penultimate episode of the series. - Saba (2026) – Review and Summary
Wouldn’t you want to see your favorite grandparent again? - The Whoopi Monologues (2026) – at Lincoln Center: Review
Some of the most notable actresses in their fields come together to help the audience relive some of Whoopi Goldberg’s greatest characters. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 3 – Recap and Review
We catch up with Rudy this episode to see how everyone is settling in after the events that happened in the season 2 finale – especially after the Hydra fight and Rudy’s second marriage. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap and Review
At the end of the day, The Vampire Lestat is a romantic tragedy, and it seems, rather than have it in the finale, we may have gotten the tragedy now. - Whale 52 – Suite For Man, Boy and Whale (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Sometimes being seen and heard doesn’t require a peer, just anyone willing to see you for who you are and listen to your truth. - 32B (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Dads will do anything for their daughters, but getting them a bra is presented as one of the hardest challenges. - One Night (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
One Night reminds you that communication isn’t just about talking about your favorite movies and childhood trauma. - Evil Dead Burn (2026) – Review and Summary
If you are just looking for gore, violence, and just enough story to connect everything, Evil Dead Burn is for you. But if you want something more? Well… - I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day: Season 1 – Quick Recaps and Reviews
Child soldiers train for a war they never signed up for and are pushed to see each other as expendable as the adults do. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 8 – Recap and Review
Another death hits The Chi, but this one is major only to a select few. Meanwhile, we creep closer to the day Emmett and Kiesha get married – and Emmett’s secret gets out. - Voicemails For Isabelle (2026) – Review and Summary
Voicemails For Isabelle shows that, if Zoey Deutch wanted to, she could easily become an icon within the romance genre. - Verse (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Can a fantasy made in VR ever match reality? Even in ideal conditions? - Roar (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival
Music enhances memories, and for a young girl, it sets a hopeful tone in an unfamiliar place. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 2 – Recap and Review
Rudy makes a brief appearance, as it becomes clear how much he is the key to Eris making any progress. - The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 Episode 5 – Recap and Review
Two legendary figures appear as Lestat struggles with the direction of his album. - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 Episode 1 – Recap and Review
Time rewinds back, and we get caught up on what Eris was doing before she loved and left Rudy behind. - First Half of 2026: Recommended Movies & Shorts
Thus far, we have seen over 100 films or shorts, and these are the ones from the first half of 2026 we believe you should watch. - The Chi: Season 8 Episode 7 – Recap and Review
A familiar face returns to really turn up the heat regarding what happened to Nuck, as Kiesha finds herself increasingly butting heads with Emmett. - Unhinged (2026) – Review and Summary
Netflix releases a new narrative game that, thanks to having to use your phone to maneuver around, quickly gets frustrating. - 40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026) – Review and Summary
Bailee Madison is all grown up, and in 40 Dates and 40 Nights, she is contending with pseudo-trying to find love while struggling to pay the rent. - 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.
