Top Movies of 2022
Between movies and shorts, Wherever I Look covered over 230 productions in 2022, and here are our picks for what was the best of the year.
Viola Davis
The Woman King (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Woman Kin” breaks the mold many may see Viola Davis trapped in as she takes on the role of an action hero during a daunting time in Africa’s history.
Collected Quotes From July 2022
In this post, you’ll find quotes collected during the month of July 2022.
Collected Quotes From May 2022
In this post, you’ll find collected quotes from movies, TV Shows, and interviews collected during the month of May 2022.
The First Lady Cast & Character Guide
A reference guide for Showtime’s “The First Lady,” including character descriptions, names of actors, quotes from the series, and more.
The First Lady: Season 1/ Episode 1 “That White House” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In The First Lady, we are shown the ever-evolving role of being the first lady, especially in a country where the role was never meant to be an equal but rather one of many supporters.
The Suicide Squad (2021) Cast and Character Guide (with Ending Spoilers)
A guide for the film “The Suicide Squad.” Noted are cast members, information about their character(s), and additional details about the film’s story and characters.
The Suicide Squad (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
James Gunn brings his style/ the Marvel formula to DC and creates one of the funniest, tear-inducing, action-packed DC movies ever.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Review/Summary
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom gives you what you expect from Viola Davis, and in Chadwick Boseman’s final film, he makes it clear he could excel in a role of someone not already an icon.
Troop Zero (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Troop Zero” will have you ugly cry in the way Viola Davis is famous for as you follow Christmas Flint’s journey to becoming permanent.
Live In Front of a Studio Audience: “All In The Family” and “Good Times” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
With a change in one-half of the shows, and no crossing over, is the newest entry of Live In Front Of A Studio Audience as good as the first?
Widows – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Widows pushes the need to question, what would it be like if those who made art house and Oscar-caliber films ventures outside their comfort zone – and succeeded.
Collected Quotes From OWN’s Black Love Doc
In this post, you’ll find collected quotes, and .gifs, from the OWN program “Black Love.” I hope you enjoy the quotes collected and .gifs made.
Why “Being The Black Meryl Streep” Means Nothing For Viola Davis’ Pay Disparity
Yes, she has won an Oscar, has an Emmy, and has two Tony awards. However, as Mo’Nique can attest to, Tracee Elliss Ross, and maybe even Halle Berry, what does a gold statue mean? But, focusing on Davis specifically, some of the issues we need to address in the Meryl Streep comparison is the diversity…
Custody – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Custody seems more like a pilot for a brand new show than a stand alone movie. But, even with that said, it is worth checking it out.
How To Get Away With Murder: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Viola Davis commands a show which utilizes her talents and gives her excellent supporting actors to play off of. Review (with Spoilers) Needless to say, Shonda Rhimes is perhaps one of the top producers today and surely is an inspiration. For not only does she have two hit shows on ABC, but they have…
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (Them) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After the loss of a child, the relationship between a man and a woman unravels to the point they feel the need to reevaluate who they are as both individuals and as a couple. Review (with Spoilers)
Lila & Eve – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Initial Thoughts Honestly, one of the original draws for this movie was the idea of Viola Davis working alongside Jennifer Lopez. For while J. Lo has shown, through Enough, among other movies, she isn’t just another entertainment figure turned actress, it is rather difficult to picture her in the same movie as Mrs. Davis. Add…
Get On Up – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While most biopics seek to both educate and entertain you, as well as show you the soul of an icon, this film strangely skips out on giving you soul and solely focuses on the entertainment part of Brown’s life, with a sprinkle of his triumph and demons. Review (with Spoilers) James Brown has been…
Fences – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Fences seems barely changed from its theatrical production. The only difference maybe a set instead of a stage, and maybe one or two extra roles, which certainly don’t act like filler.
Suicide Squad – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s a bit rushed, probably could have done better if some of the characters were introduced after the DC universe fully established itself, but as long as you don’t compare it to what Marvel offers, you’ll enjoy it.
