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
The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year

The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.

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The US TV Remake of 'What We Do in the Shadows' Is Officially Happening

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

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New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza

It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.

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Studio Ghibli's Magical Theme Park Will Now Open in 2022

The park will spirit visitors away into the Ghibli universe, featuring attractions from 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Howl's Moving Castle'.

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Five Pieces of Homework to Do Before 'The Handmaid's Tale' Drops Its Second Season

The second season will premiere on Lightbox this week — if it's been a while since you binged the first, here's what you can do to catch up.

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Event
The Party

Thu, 12 Apr - Wed, 23 May 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This brief social satire is packed with scathing humour and boasts an absolutely stellar cast.

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Netflix Might Be Getting Into the Cinema Game With Its Own Chain of Theatres

It's the potential next step for the streaming giant, which will spend up to $8 billion on original content this year.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

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The World's First Luxury Space Hotel Is Set to Open in 2022

It comes with an astronomical price, however — with a 12-day journey starting at a cool US$9.5 million per person.

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Isle of Dogs

Thu, 3 May - Wed, 27 Jun 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Wes Anderson's latest film is a doggone delight, complete with gorgeous stop-motion animation and a vibrant all-star voice cast.

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Five Enchantingly Essential Studio Ghibli Gems From Co-Founder and Director Isao Takahata

Before the director passed away this week aged 82, he was responsible for some of Ghibli's best flicks.

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Empire Records Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

Shock me, shock me, shock me with some '90s comedy fun.

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A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

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Event
Pacific Rim Uprising

Thu, 22 Mar - Wed, 2 May 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

It's not nearly as thoughtful as the original film, but at least the action scenes are entertaining.

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You Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now

Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.

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Event
Human Flow

Ai Weiwei explores the refugee crisis in a moving documentary that's mammoth yet intimate in both its scope and impact.

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CherryPicks Is the Rotten Tomatoes Alternative Focusing on Female Film Critics

Expected to launch later this year, it'll provide "perspectives on film, tv, music, and more... though a female lens."

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Event
Red Sparrow

Thu, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Apr 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Strong performances can't save this unpleasant, undercooked espionage thriller.

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The Square

Thu, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Apr 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A ambitious, over-the-top, sometimes odd satire that audiences will either love or despise.

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The Mercy

Thu, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Apr 2018
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This dramatic true story is a film of two halves, but there's enough that works to keep it afloat.

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