Tag: orca

In the aftermath of Jaws, many cinematic imitators swam into shore, but few could compare to Orca. Steven Spielberg's first blockbuster benefited from terrific advance publicity. Peter Benchley's novel, first published in February 1974, became an instant bestseller, casting a...

The latest documentary from Gabriela Cowperthwaite chronicles a series of injuries and deaths at SeaWorld theme parks by their captive orca whales. The main through-line of Blackfish is the case of Dawn Brancheau, a senior animal trainer and safety guru...