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
Netflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans

The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.

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Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

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A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

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This Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'

The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.

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Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

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

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The Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here

The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 - Wed, 9 Jan 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This placeholder sequel contains very little movie magic.

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HBO Has Finally Dropped a Teaser and Launch Date for the Final Season of 'Game of Thrones'

Mark your calendars.

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Event
Bohemian Rhapsody

Thu, 1 Nov - Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This superficial but still engaging Queen biopic is lifted by Rami Malek's supersonic performance as Freddie Mercury.

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'Breaking Bad', 'The Walking Dead' and 'Deadwood' Are All Being Turned Into Movies

The three TV hits will live on — or add spin-offs — in film format.

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Samsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet

It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.

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Coming Soon: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch This Week

'True Detective' returns, Robert Pattinson heads into space and Netflix knows how much you love dogs.

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Star-Studded New 'Star Wars' and Marvel Series Are Officially Coming to Disney's Streaming Service

You'll soon be watching a 'Rogue One' prequel starring Diego Luna, as well as a dedicated Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston.

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Japan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle

From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.

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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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