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
David Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Series Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue in April

The eight-part show was filmed in 50 countries — from the remote Arctic wilderness to South America's jungles to sprawling African landscapes.

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You Can Now Dine Under the Sea at Europe's First Underwater Restaurant

Eat an 18-course seafood feast under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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Iron Thrones Are Popping Up Around the World Ahead of 'Game of Thrones' Final Season

In a huge 'Game of Thrones' scavenger hunt, fans can find six thrones scattered around the globe — and sit in them, of course.

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Another Mayhem-Filled Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Has Dropped

Everyone's favourite assassin (and dog owner) returns in the third film in the franchise.

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The Nostalgic and Sinister Full Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Three Has Finally Arrived

This is your first proper look at the supernatural Netflix series' eight new episodes.

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The First Teaser for Quentin Tarantino's 60s Crime Caper 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Here

It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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All of Your Favourite Animated Toys Are Back in the Nostalgic New 'Toy Story 4' Trailer

You've got a friend in this long-awaited sequel.

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Event
Destroyer

Featuring an almost unrecognisable Nicole Kidman, this gritty Los Angeles noir is both a scorching character study and a gripping action movie.

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These Two New Raunchy Comedies Are Serving Up Big 'Superbad' Vibes In Their First Trailers

'Booksmart' and 'Good Boys' just premiered at SXSW to rave reviews.

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You Can Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

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The Epic Full Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

And Captain Marvel is joining the team.

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Event
Urban Wine Walk Auckland

Sat, 4 May, 2019
Ponsonby

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

Buy Tickets

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The Full Live-Action 'Aladdin' Trailer Will Take You to a Whole New World

The flick will feature all of the original songs, plus a very blue Will Smith as Genie.

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Some Muggle Is Recreating the Great Hall for a Harry Potter-Themed Brunch

It'll just like a regular Hogwarts breakfast, only with less magic and more booze.

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Event
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019

Wed, 13 Mar - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The festival's star-studded 13th program features everyone from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Audrey Tautou to Joaquin Phoenix and Lily-Rose Depp.

Buy Tickets

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Disney's Entire Movie Library Will Soon Be Available to Stream

The company's beloved animated catalogue is headed to its new Disney+ streaming service.

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This App Will Ensure That Your Japanese Holiday Is Filled With Cherry Blossoms

It tracks when cherry blossoms are expected to bloom at more than a thousand locations across the country.

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The Director of 'Hereditary' Is Back With Another Creepy Horror Movie That'll Inspire Nightmares

'Midsommar' follows a holidaying couple as they visit a rural Swedish community.

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Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Will Take a Different Trek Through Middle-Earth

Due to hit screens in 2021, the five-season TV show won't just rehash the popular films.

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