2012:
Let’s face it, I’m a Roland Emmerich fan. Â His movies are usually slightly (highly) absurd but they all end pretty much the same way: the triumph of the human spirit. Â Plus, the special effects in this film look pretty damn awesome. Â Some people will complain that its just “CGI vomit” but seriously, how else would you show the destruction of the world? Â Do it for real? Â Anyway, I’ll be making a trek to the theater to see this on the big screen, because that really is how these sorts of films should be seen.
Pirate Radio:
This movie is fictitious tale about the pirate radio stations broadcasting rock ‘n roll to the UK in the late 1960s.  None of it is actually true, but it is based on real elements (like pirate stations running from boats off-shore and the Marine Offenses Act).  Don’t go here looking for facts.  But for some good music and fun about a group of guys blasting rock music for the people of the UK in defiance of the government, this movie is where it’s at.  Well written, well acted, and well filmed, this movie is fun and funny through and through.  The box office for this film is going to suffer opening opposite 2012, but perhaps after you’ve seen the awesome FX laden destruction-fest you might consider seeing this one for a good laugh.