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
The Lion King

Wed, 17 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This photorealistic remake looks astonishing and remains faithful to the original, but isn't completely convincing.

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News
J Lo, Lizzo, Cardi B and Constance Wu Star in the First Trailer for New Comedy 'Hustlers'

The star-studded flick is based on a true story about swindling strippers.

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Event
Top Dog Film Festival 2019

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019
Academy Cinemas, Auckland

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

Buy Tickets

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News
Fred Armisen Is Bringing His Live Comedy Show to New Zealand for the First Time

The prolific comedian has been in everything from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to 'Portlandia', and now he's bringing his new show Down Under.

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Event
Booksmart

This hilarious and heartfelt film from actor-turned-filmmaker Olivia Wilde is an instant teen-comedy classic.

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Parasite

Bong Joon-ho's 2019 Palme d'Or-winner is an astute, intoxicating masterpiece.

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News
You Can Now Buy Perfumes Inspired by The Louvre's Famous Artworks

If you've ever wanted to smell like the 'Venus de Milo', here's your chance.

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News
The Original and Unnerving Japanese 'Ring' Franchise Is Back to Creep You Out All Over Again

'Sadako' sees the horror series start stalking YouTubers.

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News
'Taco Chronicles' Is Netflix's New Food-Filled Series Dedicated to Your Favourite Mexican Dish

It's a show for taco lovers, by taco lovers.

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News
The Long-Awaited Sequel to 'The Big Lebowski' Will Finally Hit Cinemas Next Year

'The Jesus Rolls' will follow the story of Jesus Quintana (and his new mates: Bobby Cannavale and Audrey Tautou).

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News
The Battle-Filled First Trailer for Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Is Here

This time, the tale hits the screen without rousing tunes and talking dragons voiced by Eddie Murphy, but with plenty of sword-swinging, arrow-flinging antics.

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Event
Yesterday

Thu, 27 Jun - Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A great premise and an ace soundtrack aren't enough in this British rom-com, which ponders a world without The Beatles.

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News
'SpaceWorld' Is the Bizarre Sci-Fi Animation Sending Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero Into Space

And you can watch the pilot episode now.

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This Sprawling Tapestry Recreates the Entirety of 'Games of Thrones' Through Intricate Stitching

You can also explore the massive artwork via an online recreation.

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News
Check Out the Scenic Trailer for David Attenborough's New 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' Series

The seven-episode documentary series will explore the wildlife roaming across Earth's seven continents.

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News
Mindy Kaling's 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Is Set to Give the Rom-Com the Update it Deserves

And the trailer for the new Hulu miniseries has just dropped.

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News
Because Everything Old Is New Again, the First Trailer for the New 'Charlie's Angels' Is Here

It stars Kristen Stewart and features a new single by Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus.

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Event
Child's Play

Thu, 20 Jun - Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Chucky is back in this gory but ultimately underwhelming reboot.

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News
Twelve Exceptional New TV Shows From 2019 That You Need to Catch Up On

This year has served up plenty of must-see TV so far — here's what you need to stream.

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Wild Rose

Thu, 13 Jun - Wed, 10 Jul 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Another star is born in this music-driven drama, with Jessie Buckley putting in a powerful performance as an aspiring country singer.

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