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
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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The Action-Packed First Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Is Here

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

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Event
Mary, Queen of Scots

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

With commanding performances from Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, this historical drama couldn't feel more relevant today.

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Netflix Is Bringing the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue for Valentine's Day

True crime, conmen, internet dating and Eric Bana — perfect fodder for February 14.

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Dr Jane Goodall Is Coming to New Zealand to Chat About Her Pioneering Work with Chimpanzees

Nearly 60 years after she first lived with chimps in Tanzania, she'll also chat about animal welfare and her ongoing conservation efforts.

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The Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has a New Teaser and a Release Date

Mark your calendars — it's only three months away.

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Instant Family

Thu, 10 Jan - Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This family-friendly comedy was inspired by the life of its director, but can't find the balance between authentic and formulaic.

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Check Out the Trailer for Jake Gyllenhaal's Savage New Horror Movie Set in the Art World

Velvet Buzzsaw reunites the actor with 'Nightcrawler' director Dan Gilroy — and it's headed to Netflix straight from its Sundance premiere.

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This Airline Has Created a Cookbook Based On Its In-Flight Meals

Recreate United Airlines' sky-high culinary creations in your own kitchen.

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New York Is Getting an Adorable New Museum Dedicated to Dogs

It'll showcase doggo-centric art, feature a library about pooches and hold 'guest dog of the week' sessions.

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Another Teaser Has Dropped for the US TV Remake of 'What We Do in the Shadows'

Ten episodes will hit US screens in March.

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Ten Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows to Add to Your 2019 Must-Watch List

If you're going to binge watch something this year, make sure it's of the highest possible quality.

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Event
Mary Poppins Returns

Tue, 1 Jan - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Everyone's favourite magical nanny is back in this charming sequel, with Emily Blunt leading the charge in a most delightful way.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Sail on the World's First Cruise Ship with an Onboard Roller Coaster

Soar through twists, turns and drops while you're sailing the seas.

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Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2019

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand also made the top 20.

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'The Notebook' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

Nicholas Sparks' famous romantic drama is headed to Broadway — and they should probably just hand out tissues with every ticket.

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Beyond the Dots: Heather Lenz on Documenting Yayoi Kusama's Life and Work in 'Kusama: Infinity'

The first-time filmmaker initially wanted to make a biopic about the iconic Japanese artist.

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One of the Retro Video Games From 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Is Available to Play Right Now

You've played your way through the movie — now play one of 'Bandersnatch's retro video games.

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Ten Films You Need to See in 2019

From Quentin Tarantino's star-studded Manson-era movie to the return of the screen's kookiest family.

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