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.

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Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki Is Officially Coming Out of Retirement

The acclaimed animator is currently preparing to make his next full-length film.

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Toni Erdmann

Thu, 9 Feb - Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This bizarre German comedy has earned plenty of Oscar buzz, and with good reason.

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Someone Has Invented Wine for Pets, Cures Solo Drinking

You can now pour your four-legged friend a Catbernet, Chardognay or Pinot Meow.

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This New Real-Time Translation App Will Change the Way You Travel

The Aussie-made app translates both words and voice in 90 different languages.

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Patriots Day

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This thriller about the Boston bombings is well crafted, but recent political developments make it a rather uncomfortable watch.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Trek Through Harry Potter's Forbidden Forest

Follow in the boy wizard's footsteps as part of Warner Bros' London studio tour.

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Alliance Française French Film Festival Reveals 2017 Lineup

With 36 formidable films on offer, from the Audrey Tatou-starring Jacques Cousteau biopic to Venice Film Festival highlight Planetarium.

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Interview: M. Night Shyamalan on His New Film Split, Plot Twists and Taking Risks

His latest film features James McAvoy fielding 23 different personalities.

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Basking in the Beauty of Moonlight with Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Barry Jenkins

He chats to us about representing alternate characters, male vulnerability and black consciousness in a feature film.

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Ten Films From Sundance 2017 We're Hoping Make it to New Zealand Cinemas

Ghost stories, dance docos and rags-to-riches rap efforts.

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Moonlight

Thu, 26 Jan - Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Phenomenal performances and stunning cinematography make this emotional drama a must see.

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This Helsinki Pop-Up Brings Solo Takeaway Diners Together for Shared Meals

Or, bring your friends and order from different restaurants.

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Airbnb Has Created a Greenery-Themed House Based on Pantone's Colour of the Year

Hang out in a plant-filled garden bedroom with a mown lawn, and eat in a dining room that's actually an indoor greenhouse.

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New York Now Has a Cafe Dedicated to Cookie Dough

Guilt-free gooeyness.

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The Devil Wears Prada Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

Elton John is writing the music.

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How Lion Director Garth Davis Turned an Unbelievable True Tale into an Oscar Contender

Take an incredible story, a top-notch cast and a trip to India and add All The Feels.

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La La Land, Diversity and Aussie Films Shine In This Year's Oscar Nominations

The 2017 Academy Awards are all about that whimsical Hollywood musical.

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Event
Collateral Beauty

Thu, 12 Jan - Wed, 22 Feb 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This star-studded drama is a lethal combination of sappy, mean-spirited and dull.

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Lion

Thu, 19 Jan - Wed, 1 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This incredible true story is packed to the brim with emotion.

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A Cafe Dedicated to Peanut Butter on Toast Has Popped Up in London

Like nuts? Go nuts.

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