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
Get in Losers: The 'Mean Girls' Movie Musical Has Just Dropped Its First Trailer

As she did on Broadway, Reneé Rapp steps into Regina George's shoes in the latest version of the Tina Fey-penned hit to reach cinemas.

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Jerry Seinfeld Is Bringing His Latest Stand-Up Show to Australia and New Zealand in 2024

What's the deal with Seinfeld's latest trip Down Under? The iconic comedian will play arena shows in seven cities in June.

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The Marvels

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Amid too much Marvel formula — plus some glorious Flerken fun — Brie Larson, Iman Vellani and Teyonah Parris make a winning trio in the MCU's 33rd film.

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EO

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Glorious, tender and gorgeously shot, this Oscar-nominee follows the adventures and hardships of a circus donkey.

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A Link to the Cinema: Nintendo Is Making a Live-Action 'The Legend of Zelda' Movie

Almost four decades after the original video game first released, the beloved Nintendo franchise is heading to the big screen.

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Magical Studio Ghibli News: Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Will Hit Cinemas Down Under in December

Mark your diaries: Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade has locked in a date with Australian and New Zealand cinemas.

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Japan's First Live-Action 'Godzilla' Movie Since 2016 Will Rampage Through Cinemas Down Under in December

The King of the Monsters is back and unleashing kaiju action in postwar Japan — and there's a new trailer.

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'The Bear' Has Been Renewed for Season Three So You Can Keep Exclaiming "Yes Chef!"

One of the best TV shows of the past two years will dish up another serving.

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The First Trailer for Marvel's New Disney+ Series 'Echo' Is Here with Rage, Darkness and Kingpin

Starring Alaqua Cox, the spinoff from 'Hawkeye' will drop all five of its episodes on the same day in January.

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How Four Skivvy-Wearing Friends Started a Phenomenon: The OG Wiggles Chat 'Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles'

After decades of success, winning Triple J’s Hottest 100 and earning Lil Nas X’s love, The Wiggles have scored their own documentary — and Anthony Field, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page and Murray Cook told us all about it.

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Just In: The Weeknd Has Postponed His 2023 Tour Down Under Just Weeks Out

The singer and 'The Idol' star said he was "deeply disappointed but can't wait to be there with you!”.

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The Shiny New 'Futurama' Comeback Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons

Good news, everyone — after airing season 11 this year, the animated favourite already had season 12 locked in, but now season 13 and 14 are also on the way.

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Ryan Gosling Shows Off His Action-Comedy Skills in Sydney in the First Trailer for 'The Fall Guy'

Based on the 80s TV series of the same name and also starring Emily Blunt, the film follows a stuntman forced to solve a conspiracy.

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The Full Trailer for Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' Is Here with Plenty of Hayao Miyazaki Magic

The latest sneak peek showcases the English-language dub's cast, including Christian Bale, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh.

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If 'Black Mirror' Was a Workplace Comedy and a Rom-Com, It'd Be Likeable Afterlife Series 'Upload'

Three seasons in, this AI-, virtual reality- and capitalism-skewering series keeps proving an astute and engaging satire.

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Fingernails

Thu, 2 Nov - Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Auckland and online, Auckland

Set in a world where love can be scientifically diagnosed, this sci-fi romance pairs its sharply shrewd concept with standout performances by Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed.

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Loop Track

Thu, 2 Nov - Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Writing and directing as well as starring, Tom Sainsbury's feature filmmaking debut is a gripping unease-in-the-woods thriller.

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Bad Behaviour

Thu, 2 Nov - Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Alice Englert acts in, writes and makes her filmmaking debut with this bold New Zealand-shot dramedy, starring opposite a phenomenal Jennifer Connelly.

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Cat Person

Thu, 2 Nov - Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Kristen Roupenian's viral short story reaches the screen, enlisting 'CODA' lead Emilia Jones and 'Succession' star Nicholas Braun to explore the complications of modern dating.

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Important Dessert Alert: Krispy Kreme Is Finally Slinging Its Vegan-Friendly Doughnuts Down Under

The new apple custard crumble flavour is here to stay — and you can tuck into a limited-edition fudge brownie variety until early December.

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