The Whale (2022)

From Apocalypse Video by apocalypse-video.com

February 28, 2026 · 1h 23m

About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'The Whale' and its significance in the context of Hollywood comebacks.

In this final installment of Febwhaleary, we take a look at one of the rarest whales on the planet: The Comeback Whale. A giant in Hollywood, he rose to the top of the food chain in the late nineties; soaring through jungles, and winning victories over Mummies in the desert. But the seas of Hollywood can be a treacherous wilderness filled with predators, and sadly...the Comeback Whale would be one of their many victims. But, like the best stories in cinema, this one has a happy ending. Years later, the Comeback Whale would return to dominance once again in 2023, earning the respect and highest accolades of its peers. Though researchers are divided if the Comeback Whale’s latest venture is truly his crowning achievement, one thing is certain – the results are welcome, for everyone loves a good comeback tale, and this one is called: The Whale . I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to write an honest fucking essay are fellow cinephiles and whale watchers Mike, Jackie, and Ryan. Topics of discussion in this episode include how The Whale may rank among Apocalypse Video’s Mount Rushmore of Bad ; Ryan does his best as the film’s Public Defender; and finally, we do a…

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Guests: Mike, Jackie, Ryan

Topics covered

The Whale
Darren Aronofsky
film reviews
comeback stories

Keywords

Febwhaleary
Apocalypse Video
Mount Rushmore of Bad
Public Defender

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Comeback Whale, the Comeback Whale’s

Books & works: The Whale, Bad

Places: Hollywood