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
Some of the Best Photos of Today's Lengthy Lunar Eclipse from Around the World

Did you sleep through the longest lunar eclipse of the century? Well, here's what it looked like.

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How Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami from 'The Breaker Upperers' Made This Year's Funniest Comedy

We chat to the film's two directors, writers and stars, about real-life break ups, smashing rom-com conventions and Celine Dion singalongs.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century

What it is, where to see it and when — because there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

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Instant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality

It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Tour London's Blockbuster David Bowie Exhibition On Your Phone

The collection of around 400 Bowie items is going virtual.

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This Adorable Dog Meet-Up Is Eyeballing the World Record for the Most Dachshunds in One Place

More than 666 sausage dogs will descend upon one Berlin site, attempting to beat the previous record of 601.

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Is Getting the Reboot Treatment

Everyone's favourite vampire slayer is set to make a comeback in new 'richly diverse' series.

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Event
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Thu, 19 Jul - Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Another round of ABBA hits inspires this musical sequel, which benefits from new additions to the cast.

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Cargo

Tue, 17 Jul - Mon, 27 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

An Australian zombie thriller that isn't afraid to go its own way.

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Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! Is Now a Lavish Stage Musical

Come what may.

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'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Is Launching His Own Free Streaming Service

It'll feature a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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An Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped

Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.

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The World's First Official Studio Ghibli Restaurant Has Opened in Bangkok

Filled with Totoro figures and serving up susuwatari-shaped dishes, it's your next adorable must-visit destination.

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Mary Shelley

Thu, 5 Jul - Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The story behind the world's greatest horror story, anchored by a brilliant lead performance.

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The Cast of 'Twin Peaks' Is Coming to New Zealand

Five of the series' stars head down under to chat doppelgängers, David Lynch and life inside the Black Lodge.

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The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Month

It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

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Event
Upgrade

Thu, 14 Jun - Wed, 25 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Australian writer-director Leigh Whannell draws upon a wealth of sci-fi influences for this enjoyably schlocky cyberpunk action-thriller.

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News
This New Finnish Taxi Service Will Only Accept Payment By Singing

Forget cash or cards — this shuttle lets you croon tunes to get around town.

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The Trailer for 'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Spinoff 'Wellington Paranormal' Is Here

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

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Ten Things We Learned Chatting with Greg Sestero About 'The Room', Tommy Wiseau and 'Best F(r)iends'

The new film is based on the time Tommy Wiseau thought Sestero was going to kill him.

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