Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With Hisashi setting up a gig for The Fallen Moon, and Fuuka wanting to have an original song for their debut, she is forced to address her suppressed feelings in order to write.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) I had serious intentions of dropping this show. Between my usual Thursday movies, The Quad, anime, and soon to be Greenleaf, Thursday was packed and spilling over into Friday, sometimes Saturday. Yet, while The Quad I’m still uneasy about, this show keeps getting better and better. So it may be time…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) This episode strongly focuses on Noriko and Mugi’s date and while she has only been seen as a brat and an annoyance thus far, in this episode you’ll genuinely connect with her. Especially if you ever fell in love with one of your friends.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) You know how in 2009 people said Orphan would negatively affect adoption rates and how movies like Split give a bad name to those with dissociative identity disorder? Well, Get Out may likely make Black men think twice when it comes to dating white women. Noted Actor(s) Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) |…
Overview If there is one thing Norma has been trying to give Norman all his life, it is a sense of normalcy. Something which seemingly maybe at its end. Review (with Spoilers) Norman has been crazy lucky this season. He got his first real taste of love, outside of his mother; accidently murdered someone, and…
Overview Someone is convicted of Blair’s murder, and Nick seemingly is ready to bury a few more bodies in the grave. Review (with Spoilers) With Cody gone, the focus of the show seems geared toward a stronger focus on the drug war between the Morgan and Ford family, as well as Blair’s murder. Both of…
Overview With one episode left, honestly “The Box” doesn’t make for an exciting episode to hype us for the finale. Review (with Spoilers) Though I’m not sure what the ratings are, I do feel Bates Motel does have a sort of sophomore slump going on. If just because, despite the finale being next week, I…
Overview Norman being sensitive and emotional ends up leading to quite an issue with Cody. Review (with Spoilers) In this episode, Norma finally achieves something in her life, without it being significantly tainted, and naturally this is when Norman’s life is just about to fall apart. Making it seem that as close as the two…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Eva has a dinner party and because this show thrives on borderline ridiculous drama, naturally the evening gets ruined. Though partly by someone you wouldn’t expect to cause drama.
Overview While love is in the air for many, it seems like this maybe just the calm before the storm. Review (with Spoilers) In this episode, it seems most of the main cast may have found someone. Norma has George, who is absent this episodes; Emma has the weed dealer, whose name escapes me; Norman…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) While Star, once again, ruined a serious moment with a song and dance number, that one blemish in no way ruins what is done with building up Carlotta and Cotton’s story. Especially in regards to how Mary played a role in Cotton’s life.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) For a little more than a year, between the new versions of Sailor Moon and Digimon, featuring the 1st season’s Digi-Destined, it seemed cashing in on nostalgia was a good thing. But then came Gantz:O.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The more we learn about Powell the more you have to question why anyone stays? Drugs seem to be a major commodity, you got men like Liam running things, and it seems like the type of area where there is nothing but trouble. If only because, what is there to do…
Overview With Norman on the verge of snapping, it seems Norma may not be the only person he can rely on bringing him back to normalcy. Trigger Warning(s): Brief scenes of sexual assault Review (with Spoilers) With each passing episode, it seems we get closer and closer to Norman’s next breaking point, and we get…
Overview With Bradley gone, a new, possibly troubled girl steps in, and as more of Norma’s past is revealed, one woman seems like she may provide some semblance of a brighter future. Trigger Warning(s): Conversation about Rape Review (with Spoilers) I don’t know why all this time I thought new girl Cody was just Bradley…
Overview The girl of Norman’s dreams fades into the distance, but her blood trail points in so many directions. Trigger Warning(s): Intro showing Ms. Watson, after being murdered Review (with Spoilers) In another episode in which Emma seems more like a reoccurring role than regular, Norman deals with Bradley’s issues the best he can, as…
Overview Bates Motel returns and while the episode starts off very ho hum, it ends with blood splatter. Review (with Spoilers) It has been a year since the first season premiered, and damn did I miss it. Highmore continues to show an emotional complexity which makes you wonder when he will become the famed Norman…
While Trevor Noah, like many comedians today, dabbles in observations on politics, traveling and life, there isn’t a lot of yelling, screaming, cursing and what have you. It’s about the storytelling, the use of accents, and the type of comedy you hear from friends every day. Just laced up well into an hour long special.
Overview An unfamiliar tale, with known consequences. We are introduced to the lives of three young people seeking more than what Havana, Cuba can offer. Their plan of escape is the primary focus of the movie. Review I personally haven’t seen this story done and off the bat, the idea is quite refreshing. Also, the…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) While each and every big name actor and actress in this film have had polarizing roles and performances in their filmography, for each and every one this show seems to be a quick reminder. A reminder to those who love their work why they are fans and for those who don’t…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Mississippi Damned is the rare drama with a predominately Black cast which doesn’t feature comic reliefs but strictly dramatic performances. One heartbreak after another to the point where you’re glad some storylines aren’t as developed as they could and should have been. Trigger Warning(s): Movie Contains Suggested Child Molestation Noted Actor(s)…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Despite being a devoted Kristen Stewart fan, I skipped this movie. However, considering the performances, topics, and dialog of this movie, I’ve come to regret that. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence Noted Actor(s) Billy Lynn (Joe Alwyn) | Shroom (Vin Diesel) | Crack (Beau Knapp) | Dime (Garret Hedlund) | Albert (Chris…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) In Part 2, so comes Wavy getting closer to Kellen and spending more and more time with him. Though their closeness comes with the need to really take note of what is going on.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Legal dramas all seem the same. With the exception of Bull, they are usually about a lawyer whose life outside the courtroom can be filled with as drama as the cases they work and this show is no different. Noted Actors Sadie (Katherine Heigl) | Isaiah Roth (Elliott Gould) | Dr….
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Emerald City is really beginning to prove that it is the epitome of a “Stick Around” type of show. For as West’s guilt heightens, Glinda becomes jealous of Dorothy, and Lady Ev really comes to power, honestly, for the first time since this show started, I don’t think I have any…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As The Quad trudges on, so comes the question if perhaps it needs to slim down its featured cast members. For while each one, from Eva to Noni and Cedric are likable, arguably the limited time and dedication given to each puts them at a slight handicap. Yet, as a whole,…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With the show firmly shifting Fuuka’s storyline toward making this a show about music and seeming ending Yuu’s harem and just making it about him and Koyuki, I almost feel like I need to reevaluate the show. It’s no longer what it once was and I don’t know if that is…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) In an episode which deals with filling that emptiness inside, we watch as people settle with being a second choice or give into their dark insecurities for some form of love’s methadone.
Overview As the season comes to an end, an old enemy from the 1st season seems to wink at us from the darkness. Letting us know that as the Castor originals, they are ready to step back into the role of the show’s villain.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Legion tones down the quirkiness and leaves that almost strictly to Lenny. Thus allowing the show to take a more serious tone in developing not just David, but this organization and world he has been recruited into.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOz5i_uPts Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As usual with the series, while there is quite a bit of drama ranging from physical violence to watching an emotionally traumatic scene, the moments are watered down and given a swift comic relief moment – thus killing the power and meaning.
Introduction We are finally introduced to the Castor Original, and the person who is the original is probably the last person you’d expect. Unfortunately though, one of the characters already know the original pretty well.
Introduction While there is very little, but still significant, activity being done by Castor, the main focus is Rachel in this episode. She wants to break out and, in exchange, she will begin translating her father’s book. Issue is, she needs a new identity and trusting Rachel is a foolish endeavor. Though, in general, trust…
Overview As Allison is finally brought back into the issues of Clone Club, Helena meets the woman who betrayed her and we learn that while Cosima has been getting better, her good health may only be temporary. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) A long time ago I took this off my schedule since I just felt this wasn’t worth a trip to the city, I then pushed it back some more. However, with it being a kind of quiet week I had the time to watch this so I gave it a shot….
Overview As Sarah’s predicament becomes a situation of life or death, Allison preps to dig herself further into the drug game, Felix confronts Rachel for information, and Cosima finds herself face to face with Delphine again. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview As Cosima goes on her first date, post-Delphine and Mrs. S is introduced to Gracie, Sara and Helena try to work out their issues so that they can possibly escape. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview With Sarah and Mark having a temporary partnership, as well as Allison and an old acquaintance of hers, you have to wonder if these new alliances may be long term beneficial, or may become more trouble than they are worth. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview As we learn more and more about how desperate the Castor clones are, it is also revealed how much alike they are to the Leda clones. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
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