Orca
(1977)
Seizing on the success of Sea World, Orca is the touching story of a killer whale who becomes a widower after a fisherman harpoons his wife and unborn child. What follows isn’t just a marine mammal with a grudge; it’s a one-orca vendetta operation. Naturally, the whale swears revenge, which is a lot like a divorce settlement: long, drawn out, and it usually ends with someone losing their house. In this case, the house is literally burned down by a six-ton fish figured out arson faster than most people can order door dash.
The showdown comes when man and orca face off in icy waters, each determined to prove who was truly at the top of the food chain. The fisherman discovers that revenge isn’t just a dish best served cold - it’s also slippery and wet. In the end, the orca got justice, the man got frozen, and I got seasick just writing this. The whale wins, the fisherman loses, and an important lesson is learned: never harpoon anything that can outswim, outthink, and outmaneuver you - especially if it weighs more than your car.
The Batman
Action
2022
Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that plagues the metropolis.
Staring
Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/The Batman
Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle
Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon
Directed by Matt Reeves
Written by Matt Reeves, Peter Craig, Bob Kane