A Thousand and One (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If Teyana Taylor is going to give up on her music career, the gift of her performance in “A Thousand And One” makes up for it.
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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.
Ready To Love: Season 8/ Episode 4 “Advocate Sue” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The drama begins as Blake causes a rift between two women, someone gets slighted, and with someone self-eliminating, it opens the door for new connections.
Shortcomings (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Shortcomings” desires to push back against the spectacle of representation as it dives into the day-to-day conversations of an unlikable lead.
Servant: Season 4/ Episode 3 “Séance” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With two new people gaining access to the house, it is only natural for Leanne to feel threatened and want to instigate, interrogate, and harm those she sees as a potential threat.
(Theory) Why The Oscars Don’t Take The Horror Genre Seriously
While Jordan Peele can be seen as an exception, generally, Horror hasn’t made much of a splash at the Oscars, and here is a theory why.
Fear (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fear” might be creepy enough to make you uncomfortable, but something about the writing and performances may make you cringe.
The Persian Version (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this epic exploration of an Iranian Mother and her American-raised daughter’s relationship, you get a story that feels like a friend revealing a recent discovery of their family history to you.
Fancy Dance (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fancy Dance” may have a name that makes you think you’ll watch something lighthearted, but as it dives into indigenous people’s continued injustice, you only get that in doses.
Tomo-Chan Is A Girl: Season 1/ Episode 4 “The Reason for Her Smile / I Want to Be Playful Like a Girl / Heroes Fall a Lot” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The desire to be closer expands beyond Tomo’s crush on Jun and leads to varying results.
Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Little Richard: I Am Everything” is more than a documentary on the architect of Rock n’ Roll, but an Ivy League course, shrunk to a little over an hour and a half, about his social and musical impact.
Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Sometimes I Think About Dying” is a dry and awkward romance that sometimes has moments of sweetness but is often tiresome to watch.
Mutt (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Mutt” is part of the new wave of LGBTIA+ media which moves beyond the coming out and trauma often associated with that, and explores that period of adjustment once the dust settles.
Accused: Season 1/ Episode 2″Ava’s Story” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Accused” presents another case where morality is involved, but things are far more cut and dry this time.
Fair Play (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
What starts as a cute love story set in the financial world becomes the type of film that will infuriate you and make you yell at the protagonist about what they need to do to win you back.
Young. Wild. Free (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Young. Wild. Free” is more than a cute but very chaotic love story. It also allows Sierra Capri to be the rare depiction of the chaotic, life-altering female lead thus far, almost exclusively played by White women.
The Good Doctor: Season 6/ Episode 10 “Quiet and Loud” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A threat to Lea’s life is presented as Daniel presents his case to get back into Dr. Lim’s program.
Fantasy Island: Season 2/ Episode 4 “Mystery In Miami” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As a group of friends search for a fourth member who went missing decades ago, Ruby is introduced to a loophole to get her off the island.
Infinity Pool (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Infinity Pool” is a mesmerizing and seductive nightmare in which Mia Goth plays hostess.
The Last Of Us: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Infected” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Ellie, Joel, and Tess head into downtown Boston, we get our first sighting of clickers.
Accused: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Scott’s Story” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the series premiere of “Accused,” you’re forced to ask yourself, if you could prevent a school shooting, would it justify murdering your own child?
When You Finish Saving the World (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“When You Finish Saving The World” may have a lovely, complicated mother/son relationship front and center, but it isn’t so strong it compensates for all that is avoided.
Jung-E (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“JUNG-E” is the same kind of surprise that “Squid Games” was, but with a lower time commitment.
Alice, Darling (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In the toned-down “Alice, Darling,” the depiction of emotional abuse is on display and given a touch that surprisingly isn’t leaning towards Oscar bait.
Ready To Love: Season 8/ Episode 3 “I’m a Smoocher” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the mixers out of the way, small group and one on one dates begin, and while many rise to the occasion, others fall flat on their face.
Servant: Season 4/ Episode 2 “Itch” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Dorothy continues to reject Leanne, nearly everyone is forced to suffer.
Missing (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Missing,” a pseudo-sequel to 2018’s “Searching,” is the kind of mystery/ thriller that gets your heart pumping and glued to the screen like a kid watching Cocomelon.
Tomo-Chan Is A Girl: Season 1/ Episode 3 ” Best Bud’s Secret / Let’s Go on a Date!” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Information that may help you understand Jun’s feelings for Tomo arrive as she learns about Misuzu and Jun dating a few years ago.
There’s Something Wrong With The Kids (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For those who find kids creepy, “There’s Something Wrong With The Kids” will have you give a side eye to any and all kids throughout your travels – even your friends’ kids.
Fantasy Island: Season 2/ Episode 3 “Paymer vs. Paymer” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Javier asks Ruby to get to know Helene, a couple visiting the island is treated as a warning for Elena and Javier’s relationship.
The Last Of Us: Season 1/ Episode 1 “When You’re Lost in the Darkness” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
One of the biggest franchises in Playstation’s roster gets its own series, and unlike the recent “Resident Evil” adaptations, it’s clear this is far from being a cash grab.
Door Mouse (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Door Mouse” has cult classic workings that will make it a favorite amongst a niche group, but it may struggle to make a blip in a sea of video-on-demand releases.
The Fire Hunter: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Departure” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While a fantasy series, “The Fire Hunter” doesn’t have vibrant colors and fantastical characters with eccentric personalities. It’s a bit dark, gloomy, and cinematic.
Angel: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Life For A Life” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Diamond has been trying to put Angel on game for a while, her latest lesson comes from a failure that leaves you wondering, how will she survive?
Angel: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Friends or Foes” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Angel is making money and taking care of her girls, but with Monroe on her heels, she has to tie up loose ends and not let her emotions get the best of her.
Servant: Season 4/ Episode 1 “Pigeon” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Servant” returns and establishes the Church of the Lesser Saints are ready to throw everything at Leanne. Oh, and Dorothy returns home from rehab.
Ready To Love: Season 8/ Episode 2 “Tickle My Pickle” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it seemed “Ready To Love” was going to pursue less being more, 4 new people join, two women and two men, and there were a few shake-ups amongst the matches.
Tomo-Chan Is A Girl: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Tomo’s Skirt; The School Idol” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Jun remains obtuse about how Tomo feels, under the right conditions, he does drop a bomb on her, which could change everything.
Angel: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Growing Wings” (Premiere) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Angel” finds a way to be brutal while, at least for its lead, avoiding being overtly graphic.
Fantasy Island: Season 2/ Episode 2 “Hurricane Helene; The Bachelor Party” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A new potential series regular is added, but unlike Ruby, they may not be of service to Elena and the Island.
