La La Land – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A light-hearted drama which provides a reminder as to why musicals used to be a staple in Hollywood’s golden age.
Author: Amari Allah
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.
The Last Letter – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between a shallow view of people with mental illness and a shoddy story, The Last Letter seems like something needing to be re-written.
The Land – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A group of inner city kids, more so desiring a quick buck than a regular job, steal cars and happen to come across some Molly. This story is about the consequence that comes with stealing from a drug dealer and her crew. Trigger Warning(s): Attempted Rape | Gun Violence | Drug Use Characters Worth…
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Within The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is an insight into all that made Studio Ghibli what it is today. Be it the philosophy and work habits of Hayao Miyazaki, the production process of the studio, or the film giving props to integral members of the studio who not only helped give birth to…
The Kill Team – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The Kill Team presents itself as almost an expose. One which highlights one, almost naïve, young man’s journey from going into the armed forces, thinking he’ll make a difference, to coming out a convicted murderer with the type of story which continues to make the armed forces of the US seem like a true…
The Jungle Book – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Plot Overview Those familiar with the story of the human raised by wolves will largely be familiar with the plot, but with a stronger focus on those wolves, the threat of Shere Khan, and action, not everything will feel just the same. Rating: TV Viewing Review Summary Like many of Disney’s past live-action adaptations, what…
Honeytrap – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
With Jessica Sula to soon have her own program with Recovery Road, naturally, I wanted to see if the Skins alumni could hold her own in a film. As for whether or not she did, look below.
Honey – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An angel of death gets too close to one “patient” and it leads to her rethinking the path she set herself on. Trigger Warning(s): Suicide (Discussion) Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Home – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Home is a cute movie, with tear jerker moments but unfortunately, the music used throughout the film seems very misplaced. Director: Tim Johnson Writer: Tom J. Astle & Matt Ember (screenplay) | Adam Rex (Source Material “The True Meaning of Smekday”) Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Hit The Road: India – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Two men venture through India and give us stunning views, but sadly no culture. Review (with Spoilers) I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to see this film by the film studio handling distribution, Manana Films and what hooked me was the trailer. Seeing the stunning landscape of India, as well as…
Hit Team – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A very campy action/comedy which requires a perverted sense of humor. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Mariah’s World: Season 1/ Episode 1 "For Love of the Tour" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mariah’s World both confirms and dispels what is often thought of one of the most talented singers of a generation. While crafting a dramatic plot featuring her staff.
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 10 "The Bicameral Mind" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview And so the journey ends as all could have predicted, but it is never about finally arriving at point Z from A is it? It is about all the letters and details of the journey to that point. Review (with Spoilers)
Monogatari (Tsukimonogatari): Season 3/ Episode 4 “Yotsugi Doll, Part Four” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the season comes to an anti-climactic end, you wonder why this wasn’t packaged as part of a regular season vs. made a standalone. Topic 1: Tadatsuru’s Motive – Ononoki & Araragi Topic 2: Face to Face – Araragi Topic 3: An Anti-Climatic End – Araragi Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Monogatari (Tsukimonogatari): Season 3/ Episode 3 “Yotsugi Doll, Part Three” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Just as things have already gotten bad for Araragi, it gets worse due to a kidnapping. Topic 1: An Oath – Araragi & Kagenui Topic 2: Out Of Network Call – Araragi Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Monogatari (Tsukimonogatari): Season 3/ Episode 2 "Yotsugi Doll, Part Two" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Araragi’s reflection gone, he enlists the aide of Shinobu, Ononoki, and Kagenui for guidance. Topic 1: I Need A 2nd Opinion – Araragi & Shinobu Topic 2: There is No Turning Back – Araragi, Ononoki, and Kagenui Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Monogatari (Tsukimonogatari): Season 3/ Episode 1 "Yotsugi Doll, Part One" [Season Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Episode one is a lot of talking and awkward moments. Trigger Warning(s): Family Incest Topic 1: What is Ononoki? – Shinobu & Araragi Topic 2: Bath Time – Araragi & Tsukihi Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Triple 9 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
What for almost half of the film seems like an action movie which uses gun fire as an alarm clock eventually evolves into a decent, if not sometimes mindless, action film.
Tropico 5 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The return of El Presidente is a great triumph, but with perhaps one or two major flaws Review (with Spoilers) I started my interested in the series with Tropico 4 and spent hours building up my island while fending off factions seeking to impede my progress. With Tropico 5 my goals are no…
Utawarerumono (The False Faces): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Curse" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A young man, with amnesia, finds himself in a foreign world where people with animal ears and tails live. But, being that this world has monsters, and isn’t a modern society, he finds himself reliant on his assumed guardian to survive.
It Had To Be You – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It Had To Be You reminds you of Cristin Milioti’s charm and makes you hope she’ll eventually have a starring role in a television series. Review (with Spoilers) Noted Actor(s) Sonia (Cristin Milioti) | Chris (Dan Sofer) | Lara (Rachel York)
Humans: Season 2/ Episode 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the rift grows between the synths who want to fight and who simply want peace, so comes into the equation the children synth. Review (with Spoilers)
Some Girls: Season 3/ Episode 6 [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the girls prep for prom, quite a few obstacles try to stand in their way. Topic 1: Saz’s Date – Saz Topic 2: Daddy’s Home/ The Prom – Holli, Amber, Viva, and Rocky Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Some Girls: Season 3/ Episode 5 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Holli’s boy juggling storyline continues, it seems Saz may have a possible boyfriend. Topic 1: The Chelsea’s Lady – Amber Topic 2: Holli’s Boyfriend(s) Problem – Holli Topic 3: Who Rated Me A Ten?! – Saz and Viva Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Some Girls Season 3/ Episode 4 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Topaz, Amber’s sister, gets properly introduced, we learn of Mr. Jefferies personal issues. Topic 1: Mr. Jeffries’ Breakdown – Holli Topic 2: Meet Topaz (Bekka Bowling) – Viva & Amber Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Some Girls: Season 3/ Episode 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the level to Amber and Holli’s intelligence gets explored, Viva continues to look for ways to get out of her engagement. Topic 1: Maths – Holli, Amber, and Saz Topic 2: Reverse Psychology – Viva Topic 3: We Need To Talk – Viva and Rocky Review (with Spoilers)
Some Girls: Season 3/ Episode 2 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Viva deals with the weight of being the mature one, Holly’s issue is revealed. Review (with Spoilers) The girls go out to attend a festival and it seems to be all of their first ones. Though this isn’t any normal festival. For not only will there be music, drugs, and partying, but also…
Some Girls: Season 3/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with spoilers)
Overview Some Girls returns with a lot of old issues revisited, and one new one for Viva to deal with. Review (with Spoilers) It has been more than a year since the last 6 episode season of Some Girls, and to be quite honest I was a bit shocked when the show returned. For while…
A Girl Like Grace – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
While probably written with good intentions, the execution of A Girl Like Grace is a bit off.
Love – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Love presents unfiltered passion, sex, intimacy, affection, and all that encompasses being in love with someone and f—ing it all up.
Mad Max: Fury Road – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mad Max: Fury Road seems more about providing quality action, and a foundation for sequels, than a standalone movie which can stand the tests of time. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Lucy – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A young woman is forced to become a drug mule, but when the drugs leak she is given the capability of using 100% of her brain function. Review (with Spoilers) When it comes to actresses, Scarlett Johansson is probably one the most consistent. For whether she is in the Marvel blockbusters, films like Her,…
Maggie – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Maggie is the type of film which reminds you that despite how many movies, TV series and video games focus on zombies, there are still ways to make stories involving them remain fresh enough to be enjoyable. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mandela: Long Road to Freedom presents the story of a man’s journey and how his pursuit of freedom changed over a lifetime. Trigger Warning(s): Violence against women and children; racial triggers; Review (with Spoilers) After seeing Winnie, it was hard to not look forward to this take on Nelson Mandela. With Idris Elba championing…
Magic in the Moonlight – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A man, who is a magician for a living, falls under the spell of a young girl while trying to debunk her claims of being a psychic medium. Review (with Spoilers) Though not a huge fan of Woody Allen’s classic films, such as Annie Hall, I do find myself interested in his more modern…
Maps to the Stars – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The lives of one seriously messed up family, and one washed up actress, are explored as mental illness, and a bad attitude, ruins their careers. Review (with Spoilers) I cannot fully remember how I found out about this movie, so I can only assume I saw the name of it on IndieWire. With that…
Manhattan Night – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Finding a girl even great detectives couldn’t find creates a lot of notoriety, one which Porter Wren strays from since he feels he only got lucky. But being that there is a video circulating that his employer and a girl he just met wants, he finds himself dragged into their madness and struggles to unravel…
Low Down – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A rather slow film which explores the relationship between a man and daughter. The man being an accomplished jazz musician with a drug addiction, and the daughter seemingly aimless. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Manhattan Love Story: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It’s cute, it’s awkward, and there are one or two people of color in the whole show. So it must be a Manhattan Love Story. Review (with Spoilers) Let me just begin by saying, it seems so weird to me that in a city like New York, there seriously is such a huge focus…
