Saturday 1/9
FILM: Karate Kid A teenager learns the art of karate from a wise old man in order to defend himself against the bullies at school. Family action drama directed by John G Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and Martin Kove. (Mega-14.50) FILM: Escape to Witch Mountain Two orphans with extraordinary magical powers run away to escape a scheming millionaire. Family adventure directed by John Hough, starring Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann, Eddie Albert and Ray Milland. (ET3-22.00) FILM: Addicted to Love When two people’s former partners fall in love, their jilted ex’s come together in the hope they will be able to split up the couple. Romantic comedy directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick and Kelly Preston. (Star-23.00) FILM: Shine Based on the true story of Australian pianist David Helfgott, whose traumatic and abusive childhood would later bring on a breakdown. Biograhical drama directed by Scott Hicks, starring Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine and Sonia Todd. (NET-23.15)
