Wherever I Look - Recaps, Reviews And Character Guides

Welcome to Wherever I Look, your go-to destination for personable reviews and summaries of the latest TV Shows, from episodic recaps and reviews to letting you know if a season might be worth binge watching, movie coverage from streaming releases, theatrical releases, as well as those which may not be on your radar, alongside off-Broadway and on-Broadway life performances. Also, explore our character guides to stay up-to-date on who’s who, what’s what, and more about any particular production.

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Bird (Alisha Wainwright) sitting in a chair outside, lowering her glasses to look at something - Bird In Hand (Source - Tribeca Film Festival Page)

Bird In Hand (Tribeca 2025) Film Review & Summary

ByAmari Allah Posted onJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025 Updated onJune 8, 2025

Bird in Hand presents several opportunities for meaningful conversations, but often sidesteps them—without quite offering enough humor to make up for what’s missing.

Joe (Lawrence Shou) and Irene (Lucy Liu) on a beach, smiling, and having a rare good moment, in Rosemead

Rosemead (Tribeca 2025) Film Review & Summary

ByAmari Allah Posted onJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025 Updated onJune 7, 2025

Rosemead goes beyond giving Lucy Liu a rarefied role and highlights mental health in the Asian community as rarely seen.

Movie Poster - A Second Life

A Second Life (Tribeca 2025) Film Review & Summary

ByAustin Estrada Posted onJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025 Updated onJune 7, 2025

A Second Life, through the gentle performances of Agathe Rousselle and Alex Lawther, may cause the type of tears that don’t come like a gut punch but from feeling allowed and safe to do so.

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About Dry Grasses Review

While we are the first to call to question why any movie needs to be three hours, “About Dry Grasses” makes the best use of its time through enviable conversations…

Momma (Torin Ashtun) with her earrings shining bright, as she does someone's hair

Hoop Dreams (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In perhaps the cutest short you’ll ever see, we watch a little girl idolize her mother’s hoop earrings and question what powers they hold.

Wadjda – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

In a town, which seemingly she barely fits into, a young girl finds solace in her ability to persevere.

God Help The Girl – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As the summer of 2014 comes to an end, one last coming of age story is released to top the season off. Review (with Spoilers) After Plush, I must…

The movie poster for Bros, with Billy and Aaron touching each other's butt

Bros (2022) – Movie Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Bro” lives up to the hype and precedent it wants to set as one of the biggest gay romantic comedies, if not one of the best romantic comedies.

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The High Note (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers

On top of making you question why Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t a movie star, you’ll be SO MAD you likely won’t get to see this in theaters.

Eng (Terry Hu) in the gym locker room

Americanized (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Americanized explores that longing for community, especially when you don’t perfectly fit in with any you identify with.

Rub (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)

The cinematic narrative, “Rub,” unfolds the tribulations of an archetypal everyman figure named Neil, who finds himself teetering on the brink due to his emotionally barren existence and malignant professional…

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Good Boys (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)

Good Boys is a hilarious take on what Gen-Z boys maybe going through, and may come off as exploitative of children as films vying for an Oscar nomination.

20 Feet From Stardom – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Behind the voices of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Sting, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, and many others, were Black background singers that did more than just sing…

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Explore our comprehensive TV Show reviews, covering mini-series, weekly releases, and binge-worthy TV Series for your viewing pleasure.

Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Season 1 Episode 10 – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)

Summer Pockets: Season 1 Episode 9 “Tsumigi and Tsumigi” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)

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Lazarus: Season 1 Episode 9 “Death On Two Legs” – Recap & Review (With Spoilers)

Movies Page

An old school film reel drawn by artist Dean Nelson.

Explore our curated collection of movies, covering everything from blockbuster hits to indie films and shorts, whether they premiered in film festivals, on streaming platforms, or on YouTube.

Bird (Alisha Wainwright) sitting in a chair outside, lowering her glasses to look at something - Bird In Hand (Source - Tribeca Film Festival Page)

Bird In Hand (Tribeca 2025) Film Review & Summary

Cuerpo Celeste (Tribeca 2025) Review & Summary

Bruce (Anthony Oberbeck) and Simon (Tristan Turner) - The Travel Companion

The Travel Companion (Tribeca 2025) Review & Summary

Character Guide Page

You’ll find all the character guides we maintain here, from movies to books to TV series, sorted by when they were last updated.

Lazarus: Cast and Character Guide

Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho – Cast and Character Guide

The White Lotus (HBO) Cast and Character Guide

Live Performances Page

From comedy shows, live theater, concerts, and more, here you’ll find out take on the latest live performances.

Trophy Boys (2025 – At MCC Theater) – Review

Poster - Lights Out - Nat “King” Cole at New York Theater Workshop

Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole at New York Theater Workshop – Review

Liz Miele: 2025 Tour – Review

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