The end of the world is here

…And you should feel fine about it. Because our weekly pop-culture commentary team, The Big Picture, presents an entertaining and varied guide to apocalyptic movies and TV. Click here to listen to the full Big Picture podcast that covers TV series The 100 (with Insights editor Adrian Drayton), a return to Planet of the Apes, and the Top 5 End of the World movies.

For bite-sized chunks of film reviewer Ben McEachen chatting with scriptwriter and producer Mark Hadley about the terror, silliness and hope to be found, check out the videos below. Warning: Maze Runner The Scorch Trials video is a preview. For a full review of The Scorch Trials, read Russ’ review.

Top 5 End of the World Movies from The Big Picture on Vimeo.

Now showing: Planet of the Apes from The Big Picture on Vimeo.

What your kids are watching – Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials from The Big Picture on Vimeo.