At the Movies: Sept 16

Tonight on At the Movies, Margaret & David review new films for Aussies Brenton Thwaites, Alex Dimitriades and director Phillip Noyce.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For – Some of Sin City’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants. Features a huge ensemble cast: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis, Ray Liotta.

The Maze Runner – Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape. Director Wes Bell.

The Giver – In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the “real” world. Stars Australia’s Brendan Thwaites, Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift. Directed by Phillip Noyce.

The Infinite Man – A man’s attempts to construct the ultimate romantic weekend backfire when his quest for perfection traps his lover in an infinite loop. Stars Alex Dimitriades, Josh McConville, Hannah Marshall.

Wish I Was Here – Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who, finding himself at major crossroads, is forced to examine his life, his career, and his family. Stars Zach Braff, Joey King, Kate Hudson, Pierce Gagnon, Jim Parsons. Directed by Zach Braff.

Margaret’s DVD Classic: In The Heat Of The Night (1967). An African American police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town. Stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Lee Grant.

10pm Tuesday ABC.