In this episode, we review 2012, Roland Emmerich’s disaster epic that turned the Mayan apocalypse myth into two and a half hours of global chaos, improbable escapes, and collapsing landmarks. From John Cusack’s dad-driving survival skills to Woody Harrelson’s conspiracy theorist radio show, this movie delivers every disaster trope you could want.

We do a full plot rundown so we can cover the absurd science, the visual spectacle that still impresses, and the surprisingly emotional beats buried beneath all the mayhem.

Is 2012 a guilty pleasure worth rewatching? Tune in for our ‘Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration’ and our ‘Script Stitch-Ups’.