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
Late Night with the Devil

Thu, 11 Apr - Wed, 1 May 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.

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Robot Dreams

Thu, 25 Apr - Wed, 15 May 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.

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News
What the World Needs Now Is the First Teaser Trailer for 'Joker' Musical Sequel 'Folie à Deux'

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role in the latest Clown Prince of Crime flick, this time joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

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HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Sequel Series About Jon Snow Is No Longer Coming to Your Streaming Queue

You'll be stuck knowing nothing about Jon Snow's future, with Kit Harington announcing that the series isn't going ahead.

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The Last Season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Wraps Up Larry David's Sitcom in a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Perfect Way

After 12 seasons over 24 years, Larry David closes out his post-'Seinfeld' comedy masterpiece as only he can.

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You Can Now Vote for the Conference Sessions That You'd Like to See at SXSW Sydney 2024

Early bird tickets for the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival's second Australian run are also on sale.

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A Third 'Dune' Film From Denis Villeneuve Is Officially on the Way So Get Ready for More Spice

The latest version of this page-to-screen sci-fi franchise, which is based on Frank Herbert's novels, isn't done yet.

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From 'Skins' to Directing, Writing and Starring in a New Action Standout: Dev Patel Talks 'Monkey Man'

Sometimes, you just have to take it upon yourself to make your dreams happen — even when you're Dev Patel.

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Coachella's 2024 YouTube Livestream Will Let You Watch Up to Four Stages at the Same Time

Here's something that you definitely can't do on the ground in Indio: catch multiple sets at once.

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Mesmerising Andrew Scott-Starring Miniseries 'Ripley' Is a Masterful Monochrome-Hued Must-See

There's no shortage of talent in this gorgeous and thrilling eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 book.

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Whoa: Three Years After 'Resurrections', a Fifth Live-Action 'Matrix' Film Is Now in the Works

There's no word yet on whether Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will be back — but neither Lana or Lily Wachowski will be directing.

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Origin

Thu, 18 Apr - Wed, 8 May 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

'Selma' and 'A Wrinkle in Time; filmmaker Ava DuVernay returns with a sensitive, sincere and supremely smart biopic that's also an exploration of caste systems.

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The First Omen

Thu, 4 Apr - Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The 70s-started horror franchise gets one of its best films yet in this prequel, which boasts a wealth of unnerving imagery and a committed lead performance.

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Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide

Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.

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If You Love Workplace Sitcoms, You Should Be Watching Season Two of Maya Rudolph's Eat-the-Rich Comedy 'Loot'

What happens when a billionaire decides to give away all of her money, and has a team to help? That's the premise of this Apple TV+ series.

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Monkey Man

Thu, 4 Apr - Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Both in front of the camera and behind it, Dev Patel is a force to be reckoned with in his frenetic and thrilling feature filmmaking debut.

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Worshipping Sydney Sweeney as a Scream Queen in a Nunsploitation Stunner: Michael Mohan Chats 'Immaculate'

"The initial vision was just to make something that would hopefully traumatise people. We wanted to really go hard. But we wanted to do it smartly."

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News
Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.

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When Godzilla and Kong Unite: Talking 'Monsterverse' Team-Ups with Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and 'The New Empire' Crew

Actors Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle, plus filmmaker Adam Wingard, also told us about making cinema's latest monster mash.

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Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend

Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.

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Sarah Ward

Late Night with the Devil

Robot Dreams

What the World Needs Now Is the First Teaser Trailer for 'Joker' Musical Sequel 'Folie à Deux'

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Sequel Series About Jon Snow Is No Longer Coming to Your Streaming Queue

The Last Season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Wraps Up Larry David's Sitcom in a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Perfect Way

You Can Now Vote for the Conference Sessions That You'd Like to See at SXSW Sydney 2024

A Third 'Dune' Film From Denis Villeneuve Is Officially on the Way So Get Ready for More Spice

From 'Skins' to Directing, Writing and Starring in a New Action Standout: Dev Patel Talks 'Monkey Man'

Coachella's 2024 YouTube Livestream Will Let You Watch Up to Four Stages at the Same Time

Mesmerising Andrew Scott-Starring Miniseries 'Ripley' Is a Masterful Monochrome-Hued Must-See

Whoa: Three Years After 'Resurrections', a Fifth Live-Action 'Matrix' Film Is Now in the Works

Origin

The First Omen

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide

If You Love Workplace Sitcoms, You Should Be Watching Season Two of Maya Rudolph's Eat-the-Rich Comedy 'Loot'

Monkey Man

Worshipping Sydney Sweeney as a Scream Queen in a Nunsploitation Stunner: Michael Mohan Chats 'Immaculate'

Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

When Godzilla and Kong Unite: Talking 'Monsterverse' Team-Ups with Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and 'The New Empire' Crew

Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend

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