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 As usual, a group of middle-upper-crust Black folk come together for the holidays and so begins the drama. Review (with Spoilers) Whether you saw the trailer or the clips released, especially the ones featuring Mo’Nique, you have to admit this seemed like something to see. But the question is, will this be added to…
Plot Overview Within the war on terror are many women and men who know the consequences of inaction, but when their actions involve killing innocents, especially children, so comes the question of what can be an ends to a means, and who should bear the weight of such a decision? Which is what Eye in…
While the message and feeling of what Woman in Gold tries to give you is clear, somehow the young Maslany finds a way to arguably upstage the veteran which is Helen Mirren.
Overview In this World War II epic, we watch a man continuously suffer for his country, and yet still find the strength to stand tall. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview A rather run of the mill coming of age story with the focus being losing one’s virginity. Review (with Spoilers) Between Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen, it is hard to argue that there isn’t some sort of draw to this movie. After all, they are playing two best friends in New York having their…
Overview Like many LGBT films, there is a search for love and family in a life in which those two things aren’t consistent. However, this is not a coming of age film since our lead, Jesus, is likely into his 20s and is at that point where he is just trying to pay the rent….
In a town, which seemingly she barely fits into, a young girl finds solace in her ability to persevere.
Overview There are quite a few setbacks, for everyone, in this episode, but there is always one person who creates some sort of silver lining. In that person, there is hope. Review (with Spoilers) As usual, Queen Sugar leaves you with a lot to process. Making it perhaps the most difficult show for me to…
Overview A young inspiring actress is married to someone who is a tech genius who has anxiety issues and is maybe on the autism spectrum. She does her best to support him, but sometimes the effort doesn’t go both ways. Review (with Spoilers) Though I have probably seen very few of Mae Whitman’s movies or…
Overview Off to Hollywood Taraji goes, with Marcell right with her, and so begins her career. Alongside that we are treated to some insight into the difficulty of being a single parent actress, especially to a Black son, and bringing more to the characters she plays than the average person would. Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we continue on, it becomes clear that art often imitates life and while it assists Taraji in her acting it makes for such a cross to bear. Review (with Spoilers) Around the Way Girl reminds me of the books politicians release when they are running for president. It is all about marketing, pseudo getting…
Kevin Hart finally begins to break away from his “Big Little Man” persona, and with The Rock playing a very peculiar person, who you can never pin down whose side he is on, you strangely get one of the most intriguing spy movies in a while.
A very rich woman’s ex-lover sends her to jail forcing her to live with her former assistant. Someone who only reluctantly takes her in but, after tasting some of her brownies, decides the two of them can build an empire together. Now, as for whether that empire lasts or not, it all depends on the…
With Paul Feig and Melissa McCarthy back together again, the ever so slight blemish in McCarthy’s record, Tammy, is quickly forgotten as McCarthy reclaims the crown of Queen of Comedy.
To be frank, I wasn’t initially keen on seeing this movie since I’m not a big action movie fan. But, with AMC having this trailer in damn near every movie and with me being a fan of Sandra Bullock’s movies, and someone who respects the physical comedy and the way Melissa McCarthy seems to embody…
A film about a disturbed young man who suffered trauma early in life, and lost almost everything that created a silver lining in his life.
Overview XCOM 2 continues to push the revival of the franchise into a zone which will make PC Gamers proud and obnoxious of what often is exclusively available to them, all the while draining hours of their life away and causing frustration as they attempt to combat alien forces with various new skills and customizations….
Living in Whitney’s Shadow: The Bobby Brown Story – That’s what the title of this film should have been.
Behind the cute animals dressed in clothes in their version of New York is a story about perseverance, prejudice, fear-mongering, and social commentary about the way our human world is.
XOXO is a cute love story with a backdrop of rave culture and is filled with so many lovable eccentric characters.
Overview As the season comes to a close, on a rather sad note, there is some sort of silver lining. Topic 1: The Long Goodbye – Yuuki & Asuna Topic 2: Those Who Were Left Behind – Asuna Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Plot Overview After his wife’s death, a man slowly begins to destroy their home, and in some ways his life. All the while, he gets involved with a woman who he vented to expecting no reply and her son who treats him as perhaps an older brother. Rating: TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Minor blood due…
Overview As Molly comes to her senses, Issa loses her damn mind. Review (with Spoilers) I promise to go back to the whole 1000 word or less goal with this, but people who read this blog… If you could see the dead stare I had as Issa did certain things. It’s like… this is the…
Overview The arrival of the board is nigh and with Maeve becoming aware beyond even Dolores and the staff of Westworld all hiding secrets as their peers discover them, so comes the question of who is really what they seem to be? Review (with Spoilers) I usually dog out Westworld but I have to admit…
Overview As many of the synths pursue normalcy, if not safety, the humans remain flustered with not only the effect they have on their lives but trying to understand them. Review (with Spoilers) Being that it has been so long, I can’t say if the first season of Humans was overly exciting or not. What…
Overview After Asuna fulfills Yuuki’s school wish, Yuuki helps Asuna pursue something which needed to be done a long time ago. Topic 1: To School and Back Home – Asuna & Yuuki Topic 2: Come Into My World – Asuna Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview In an effort to see more foreign movies, so comes Difret. A movie dealing with the abduction, and rape, of a young girl, and a trial to see if whether her murdering her abductor shouldn’t lead to her own death, life in prison, or perhaps her being let free out of self-defense. Trigger Warning(s):…
Overview One of the legendary series of the game industry returns, but while many of Fallout’s peers aim for huge jumps and leaps between titles, especially considering length, Fallout simply adds new features, a new landscape to explore, a new story to experience, and everything else almost makes you believe you are playing the largest…
Overview In many ways, Delirium appears inspired by The Giver but is more angled toward appealing to those who would like something Divergent style. Review (with Spoilers) WIGS is a web station which has a sole focus of having women in leading roles, well for the most part white women, but it has to be…
Overview As Yuuki’s life is revealed to us, Asuna finds a way to become a hero once more. Topic 1: The One I Can Always Count On – Asuna & Kirito Topic 2: Selene Garden – Asuna & Yuuki Topic 3: Despite It All, There Should Remain Hope – Asuna & Yuuki Review (with Spoilers)…
Overview Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka? Is certainly cute, and has a likable protagonist, but nothing about it really stands out to make it be anywhere near the front of the pack this season. Studio(s): J.C.Staff & Genco Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Eleanor & Park is a cute romance novel, which doesn’t have much in the way of over the top situations, and creates a simple, and possibly authentic, romance. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview After an intense boss battle, all eyes are on Yuuki. Topic 1: The Best Boyfriend In The World – Asuna & Kirito Topic 2: Boss Battle – Asuna Topic 3: What Are You Guys Hiding? – Asuna & Yuuki Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Two young girls share a criminal history with one another and we are left questioning whether it is solely the child involved that is the victim. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Between Louis’s persistence and madness, Jake Gyllenhaal has undoubtedly found himself a film which likely will be linked to his career as much a Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain.
Overview A mystery which truly leaves you unable to fully grasp what is going on, what may happen next, and who truly is manipulating who. Trigger Warning(s): Violence Against Women Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview As Asuna preps for a one team boss battle, she deals with a personal obstacle. Review (with Spoilers) This Asuna arc is very interesting, if just because she seemingly is getting a sort of Shinon treatment. For while Kirito has been the star of the show since the beginning, after learning about Shinon, and…
Two young women speak on the life and death of their characters who tried to do wonderful things in the name of religion. However, they were met with men who twisted the words of their respective gods to fit their ill wills.
Overview As the focus shifts to Asuna, it seems it is time for her to be the hero of her own story. Review (with Spoilers) Thus far Asuna has been seen as a fearsome warrior, the damsel in distress, and most recently, the girl who Kirito may or may not be dating. However, with her…
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