Sublime (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Sublime” delivers a slice-of-life story, and performances that gives perhaps the most tame LGBT story you may have ever watched.
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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 Idol: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Daybreak” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
As Tedros begins to take over Jocelyn’s life, with minimal resistance, Nikki makes plans of her own in case Jocelyn self-destructs.
No Hard Feelings (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Jennifer Lawrence plays what feels like an embellished version of her public persona in a pleasant film that seems like it should have been released on Hulu.
City On Fire: Season 1/ Episode 8 “In the Dark” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers) | Finale
While “City On Fire” ends with some good news, as it sets up a second season, it is hard not to sigh.
The Crowded Room: Season 1/ Episode 3 – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
As episode 3 catches us up to what led to the shooting of episode 1, a twist is added, which more so confuses things than makes them more interesting.
Dead Girls Dancing (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Dead Girls Dancing” feels aimless as you await the story to pick up and make clear what we’re building up to.
The Perfect Find (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Perfect Find” makes a decent romantic comedy once it moves past its ageism and misogynoir jokes.
Joy Ride (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alongside delivering the expected laughs, “Joy Ride” is an emotional story about culture, identity, and how friends can reaffirm who you are.
The Idol: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Double Fantasy” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
As Jocelyn continues to struggle to make a comeback, Tedros’ background and grand plans for Jocelyn are slowly revealed.
The Crowded Room: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Sanctuary” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
The mystery of Ariana begins to be deciphered, alongside what life was like at Yitzhak’s rooming house.
Suitable Flesh (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Suitable Flesh” may lack an explanation regarding what is happening, but you’ll be so locked in you may forget your questions until after the movie is over.
Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Cold Copy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Tracee Ellis Ross continues to push beyond her comedy empire with the kind of role which deserves to be in awards contentions.
The Listener (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Listener,” focused on a peer crisis hotline worker, is a stirring, frustrating, and potentially tear-inducing film.
You’ll Never Find Me (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Starring only two people, “You Will Never Find Me” is a masterful depiction of building up to something bizarre and making every moment worth it.
The Graduates (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Graduates,” thankfully avoids showing a school shooting, but what’s left leaves you wanting more.
Our Son (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Our Son” presents a shift in Billy Porter’s career from being the loudest in the room due to his booming voice to being the most notable due to his performance.
The Crowded Room: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Exodus” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
“The Crowded Room” begins reliant on Tom Holland, who continues to prove there is life for his career outside of being Spiderman.
City On Fire: Season 1/ Episode 7 “The Demon Brother” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
As there is a slight bit of hope for Sam, Amory’s world begins crashing down as William connects the rest of the dots.
The Blackening (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Blackening” is one of the funniest films I’ve seen in years and has the makings of being a classic thank to being funny throughout the whole film, and not just a handful of scenes.
Run The World: Season 2/ Episode 1 “A Dream Deferred” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
“Run The World” returns with one of the leads missing, but someone new may not join the group but complicate one of their lives.
The Idol Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for HBO’s “The Idol,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
The Idol: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pop Tarts & Rat Tales” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
In what feels like an extended The Weeknd video, you get a pop star seemingly inspired by many a troubled starlet, who falls in love with a club promoter prepping her reintroduction as a sex kitten.
Bottoms (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bottoms” might be one of the first notable dark-humor teen sex comedies that don’t feel like a female version of something you saw before.
Past Lives (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Beautiful and slow-moving, “Past Lives” reminds you that love is often a series of decisions that inspire feelings, not the other way around.
City On Fire: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Annus Horribilis” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
How Amory rose in high society is paired with why he disowned his family and what might be Amory’s final performance.
The Boogeyman (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
A summary of how “The Boogeyman” (2023) ended, its major storylines and whether a prequel or sequel is possible.
The Boogeyman (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Boogeyman” crafts grief, scares, and compelling performances in a way few monster movies do.
Yellowjackets: Season 2 – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of the five-season planned “Yellowjackets” drags early on and seems imbalanced between the past and present, but does end on a high note.
Single Drunk Female: Season 2/ Episode 1 “Promotion” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
As Sam ventures toward being two years sober, she decides to have a birthday party to celebrate how far she has come – which leads to some drama from James.
Becky 2: The Wrath of Becky (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Wrath of Becky” largely delivers what is to be expected—a sarcastic, violent, teenage girl killing nationalists who underestimate her.
City On Fire: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Brass Tactics” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
Two more people die as we’re led to new suspects in Sam’s case.
Blindspotting: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Return to Ithaca” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
The second season of “Blindspotting” ends with hard conversations, sometimes resolved with just a look, and a familiar face returning.
Yellowjackets: Season 2/ Episode 9 “Storytelling” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
Two mercy killings happen in this episode to allow future “Yellowjackets” seasons to move on from the weak storylines and characters it had.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5/ Episode 9 “Four Minutes” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers) | Finale
The series finale of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” will likely bring tears to those who remember when this was but Prime Video testing the waters for original content.
Once Upon A One More Time (2023) – Musical Review
“Once Upon A… One More Time” is a feminist musical set to the music of Britney Spears that may feel like it is preaching to the choir and needs more oomph in its ensemble numbers.
Mother’s Day (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Mother’s Day” has a big personality character and decent action scenes, it lacks the emotion, adventure, or drive necessary to keep it from becoming background noise.
The Little Mermaid (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Little Mermaid” thankfully takes enough from the Broadway musical and further creative license from the Hans Christian Anderson story to make an entertaining, though serviceable, film.
On Our Way (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While at times slow-moving, the love story between Rosemary and Henry will make you swoon, just as much as Michael Richardson plays up a tortured soul type.
