Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

Event
Ten-Cent Wings

Wed, 29 Jul, 2020
The Bavarian Newmarket, Auckland

Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with cheap chook.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week

Head to the flicks to see a heartbreaking drama, enjoy Elisabeth Moss' latest fantastic performance and watch an engaging new fashion documentary.

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The First Trailer for 'Snowpiercer' Season Two Teases More Dystopian Dramas and a New Villain

It's based on Bong Joon-ho's excellent film — and it stars 'Hamilton' Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs.

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Waves

Following the ups and downs experienced by an African American family, this magnificent drama is stunningly visceral, stirring and profound.

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The King of Staten Island

Thu, 16 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug 2020
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Pete Davidson commands attention in Judd Apatow's arrested development-fuelled comedy, which is loosely based on the 'Saturday Night Live' star's own life story.

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Iceland Wants to Blast Your 2020-Induced Screams Into the Country's Frosty Wilderness

Your frustrated yells will echo through one of seven locations — including the country's fjords, the capital of Reykjavík or the volcanic surroundings of the Reykjanes peninsula.

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Netflix Is Bringing the Second Season of the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue

The true-crime series returns — this time with a case dating back to the 80s, and starring Amanda Peet and Christian Slater.

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Shelter Is the New Streaming Platform Focusing on Architecture and Design

Watch documentaries about tiny houses and famous architects, or binge your way through shows about impressive homes.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week

Head to the flicks to see Dev Patel take on Charles Dickens, Judd Apatow's latest comedy and a WWII-set drama.

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Event
The Personal History of David Copperfield

Thu, 16 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug 2020
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Dev Patel is as charming as he's ever been in this gem of a Dickens adaptation — which might just be writer/director Armando Iannucci’s most delightful affair yet.

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News
'Dead to Me' Will End Its Secrets, Twists and Murder Cover-Ups After the Show's Third Season

Starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, the grief-fuelled Netflix dark comedy will return one last time.

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Michael Myers Is Back in the Ominous First Teaser Trailer for 'Halloween Kills'

But the franchise's latest sequel has been delayed a whole year — until October 2021.

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Netflix Has Extended 'The Crown' and Its Royal Dramas for a Sixth Season

It was originally planned to run for six seasons, then reduced back to five — and now it has been extended to six again.

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A 'Friends' Musical Parody Is Touring New Zealand in September and October

The comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire — and it's touring the country.

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Event
Top Dog Film Festival 2020

Fri, 6 Nov, 2020
The Vic, Auckland

Auckland's mini film festival dedicated to dogs is back for another bark.

Buy Tickets

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The Trailer for Eerie and Unnerving New Australian Horror Film 'Relic' Is Here to Creep You Out

The instantly disturbing but still slow-burning film follows three generations of women in a remote Victorian house.

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The Filmed Version of 'Hamilton' Has Hit Streaming and It's As Phenomenal As You've Heard

Recorded in 2016 with the original Broadway cast — including Lin-Manuel Miranda — the historical hip hop musical has just hit Disney+.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas from July 2

Head to the flicks to see a stunning South America-set thriller, get creeped out by a box office-topping horror movie and watch a devastatingly astute #MeToo thriller.

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The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

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Ten New Films You Can Look Forward to Seeing on the Big Screen in 2020

Get ready for Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, the creepy new 'Candyman' movie and Timothée Chalamet going sci-fi in 'Dune'.

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