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.

News
Thousands of New Zealanders Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change

If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.

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Good Boys

Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Charming, sincere and very funny, this comedy takes 'Superbad' back to the sixth grade.

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Ad Astra

Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Brad Pitt rockets into space — and takes a moving and mesmerising journey — in this breathtaking sci-fi epic.

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Daniel Craig Turns Detective in the Trailer for Twisty New Star-Studded Whodunnit 'Knives Out'

The murder mystery's cast also includes Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon and LaKeith Stanfield.

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You Can Spend a Night at Downton Abbey Thanks to Airbnb

Highclere Castle, the English country house where the series was filmed, will welcome two guests for a one-night stay.

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The New Teaser for 'The Crown' Season Three Serves Up Another Look at Olivia Colman as the Queen

The Oscar-winner takes over the role from Claire Foy, who starred in the Netflix drama's first two seasons.

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Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo & Juliet' Live in Concert

Sat, 7 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2019
The Civic, Auckland

One of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time becomes a masquerade rock show.

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Netflix's Latest Existential Comedy 'Living With Yourself' Will Pit Paul Rudd Against Paul Rudd

The new series, which drops this spring, gives the world what it wants — two Paul Rudds.

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Urban Wine Walk Spring Auckland 2019

Sat, 9 Nov, 2019
Ponsonby

Take your love of wine to the streets on this self-guided stroll between Auckland bars.

Buy Tickets

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Japan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper

It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.

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The New Trailer for HBO's 'Watchmen' TV Series Serves Up Heroes, Villains and an 'Insidious Conspiracy'

After first being turned into a film a decade ago, the acclaimed series of comics is getting a second adaptation.

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Apple's New TV and Movie Streaming Service Has Launched Down Under

It arrives with a slate of original shows — featuring Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Momoa and more.

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A Second 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series Is Coming, Focusing On the Targaryens

It'll be based on George RR Martin's book 'Fire & Blood'.

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Event
Downton Abbey

Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The beloved British period drama hits the big screen for a lavish last hurrah.

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The Unsettling Final Trailer for 'Doctor Sleep' Ramps Up the Scares and References to 'The Shining'

Ewan McGregor stars as an adult Danny Torrance in this eerie follow-up, which is based on Stephen King's book of the same name.

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Taika Waititi Keeps Mocking Hitler In the Full Trailer for World War II Satire 'Jojo Rabbit'

The NZ filmmaker also stars as the Nazi leader in his new offbeat anti-hate comedy.

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You Will Soon Be Able to Stay Onboard an Immersive 'Star Wars' Spaceship

Every minute of every day of your stay, you'll be a part of the 'Star Wars' story happening around you.

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The Trailer for Netflix's Tense New Crime Anthology Takes Place Entirely In Police Interrogation Rooms

Starring David Tennant, the claustrophobic, cat-and-mouse-style show will tell a dozen different tales from across Europe.

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IT: Chapter Two

Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Pennywise is back — and the unhinged clown is the best thing about this bloated horror sequel.

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Marvel Quiz Night

Fri, 4 Oct, 2019
The Bluestone Room, Auckland

You've sat through all 22 films to date — now put your MCU knowledge to the test.

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