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 Girl in the Spider's Web

Thu, 8 Nov - Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Lisbeth Salander is back in this bland and routine instalment in the Dragon Tattoo franchise.

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Russian Resurrection Film Festival 2018

Fri, 16 Nov - Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Rialto Cinema, Newmarket, Newmarket

New Zealand's annual celebration of Russian cinema celebrates its 15th year.

Buy Tickets

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News
The First Clips of the US TV Remake of 'What We Do in the Shadows' Are Here

Ten episodes will air in early-to-mid 2019.

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How 'Halloween' and 'Get Out' Producer Jason Blum Helped Bring Horror Back to the Big Screen

Been enjoying the recent resurgence in big-screen scary movies? You have this guy to thank.

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Netflix's New 'Dogs' Docuseries Is All About Adorable Canines from Around the World

One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

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The 13 Scariest, Spookiest and Most Unsettling Horror Movies of 2018

Start planning a Halloween movie marathon — these are the best horror films of the year so far.

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You Can Now Take a Flight on the World's First Craft Beer Airline

Yes, it's all about drinking craft brews at 30,000 feet.

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Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

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Event
Halloween

Thu, 25 Oct - Wed, 5 Dec 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

John Carpenter's iconic horror franchise gets its best sequel to date.

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The Trailer Has Just Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

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Banksy's New Video Takes You Behind the Scenes During the 'Girl with Balloon' Shredding Stunt

"In rehearsals it worked every time."

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A Star Is Born

Thu, 18 Oct - Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Lady Gaga transforms from pop star to revelatory actress in this wrenching Hollywood melodrama.

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Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

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An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

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Sweden Is Getting a Museum Dedicated to Disgusting Foods

Jell-o salad, mouse wine, Sardinian maggot-infested cheese and even Vegemite rank among the museum's exhibits.

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'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Spinoff 'Wellington Paranormal' Is Returning for an Extended Second Season

"Think Mulder & Scully but in a country where nothing happens."

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Banksy's Iconic 'Girl with Balloon' Artwork Self-Destructs Moments After Being Sold

The artist built a shredder into the painting a few years ago, "in case it was ever put up for auction".

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Event
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

Thu, 27 Sep - Wed, 7 Nov 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Joaquin Phoenix stars in this unconventional biopic of quadriplegic cartoonist John Callahan.

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These 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations Are Being Turned Into Permanent Tourist Attractions

From 2019, you'll be able to take tours of Winterfell, Castle Black, King's Landing and more.

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Ladies in Black

Thu, 20 Sep - Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A bright and buoyant look at the lives and loves of Sydney department store workers circa 1959.

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