FILM CHOICES

Maniac Mom, 3.20pm, Ch5

DIVORCEE Mandy (Jessica Blackmore) has moved to a new town to make a fresh start. But when her daughter outperforms her classmates, the local mums are none too pleased — and set about making Mandy’s life hell in this afternoon’s TV movie thriller.

The Descendants,, 1.45am,, Ch4

GEORGE CLOONEY (pictured with Shailene Woodley) turns down the wattage for this drama from Sideways director Alexander Payne. He plays a workaholic father who reassesses his life after his wife is involved in an accident; the melodrama of the situation develops into something complex and decidedly unexpected.