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
How Alex Honnold Climbed Yosemite's Epic El Capitan without Ropes — and on Camera

Oscar-nominated documentary 'Free Solo' follows the climber as he scales the 900-metre rock face without ropes or apparent fear.

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Say Cheers to 2018's Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers

Drink 2018's best brews.

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Nick Offerman Is Bringing His Latest Live Show to New Zealand in 2019

The 'Parks and Recreation' star heads Down Under for the first time since 2016.

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'Groundhog Day' Is Getting a Virtual Reality Sequel

You've watched the film again and again — now play your way through the follow-up.

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Elton John Is Bringing His Huge Farewell Tour Down Under

He'll play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows across late 2019 and early 2020.

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News
Here's Your High-Octane First Look at 'Fast and Furious' Spinoff 'Hobbs & Shaw'

It stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and series newcomer Idris Elba.

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'Russian Doll' Is the Smart, Dark and Hilarious New Netflix Show You'll Want to Binge-Watch ASAP

Think ‘Groundhog Day’ meets ‘The Good Place’.

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Event
The Hate U Give

Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This compelling race-relations drama offers a perceptive, impassioned insight into America today.

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Ben Is Back

Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A fine-tuned performance from Julia Roberts lifts this familiar addiction drama.

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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

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

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Zac Efron Transforms Into a Serial Killer in the Trailer for the New Ted Bundy Film

The actor has swapped teen musicals and 'Bad Neighbours' for a stint as the notorious murderer.

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Event
Free Solo

Thu, 24 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles the stunning tale of rock-climber Alex Honnold and his historic attempt to scale Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes.

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Green Book

Thu, 24 Jan - Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This Oscar-nominated race-relations drama boasts excellent performances and warm intentions, but still remains problematic.

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The Front Runner

Wed, 6 Feb - Wed, 10 Apr 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Hugh Jackman plays a real-life presidential candidate caught up in a scandal in this timely political drama.

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'Roma', 'A Star Is Born' and 'Black Panther' Lead the Way at This Year's Oscar Nominations

Spike Lee picked up his first-ever best director nomination and Marvel has its first look-in at the big one.

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Storm Boy

Thu, 17 Jan - Wed, 13 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This classic Australian tale returns to the big screen.

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News
You Can Now Tour This Enormous David Bowie Exhibition Via Your Phone

The collection of more than 400 Bowie items has gone virtual.

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The World's First Entirely Vegan Luxury Hotel Suite Is Now Open

It's decked out in plant-based substances, fibres and surfaces — and even your room keycard is made from a natural pineapple-based material.

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This New Art Installation Is Playing Toto's 'Africa' Non-Stop in the African Desert

It's set up to play all day, every day "for all eternity".

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Banksy's Shredded 'Girl with Balloon' Painting Is Going on Display to the Public

Now retitled 'Love is in the Bin', it'll be on show for free for four weeks in Germany.

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