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
Ten Films From Sundance We Really Want to Come to New Zealand

Pleasepleasepleaseplease.

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Event
Carol

Thursday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are exquisite in this aching romantic drama.

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Event
The Big Short

Thursday, January 14 - Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This on-point comedy about the global financial crisis is equal parts funny and furious.

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Point Break

Friday, January 1 - Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This remake of an action classic lacks the fun, thrills and humour of the original.

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Joy

Saturday, December 26, 2015 - Sunday, January 10, 2016
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Jennifer Lawrence shines in a film that's both authentic and fanciful.

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News
Ten Films You Need to See in 2016

Get excited — a whole new year of cinema awaits.

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News
The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2015

Do yourself a favour and add these to your must-see movie list.

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Event
In the Heart of the Sea

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Experience the true story behind the tale of Moby-Dick.

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Event
Love the Coopers

Thursday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

All we want for Christmas is a movie better than this.

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Event
Creed

Thursday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This knockout Rocky spinoff pays tribute to the films before it while forging a path of its own.

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Event
Sleeping With Other People

Thursday, November 26 - Thursday, December 17, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

One for both hardcore rom-com fans and movie lovers looking for a fresh take on modern sex and romance.

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Event
He Named Me Malala

Thursday, November 5 - Saturday, December 5, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A serviceable portrait of an incredible hero.

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Crimson Peak

Thursday, October 15 - Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The new Guillermo del Toro gothic horror romance that has Stephen King's tick of approval.

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The Martian

Thursday, October 1 - Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Not only is The Martian impeccably timed, it's just excellent to watch.

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Event
Sicario

Thursday, September 24 - Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Dive into the chasm between perception and reality in this drug crime thriller.

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News
Straight Outta Compton's O'Shea Jackson Jr on Stepping Into His Father's Shoes

"This is my family's legacy. It is bigger than NWA to me."

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Holding the Man

Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, September 27, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A tender and touching film based on a story that's already legendary.

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News
Nick Offerman Will Be Flying Solo For His 2016 New Zealand Tour

Megan Mullally's sadly not making the trip.

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Event
Mr. Holmes

Thursday, July 23 - Saturday, August 22, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A hero's last chapter.

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Love & Mercy

Thursday, June 25 - Saturday, July 25, 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Breaking music biopic expectations, Love & Mercy takes viewers into the mindset of Brian Wilson at two key points in his life.

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