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
Sigourney Weaver Burns Up the Screen in Book-to-TV Aussie Miniseries 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart'

The acting legend plays an Australian matriarch wading through secrets and lies with her orphaned granddaughter.

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Meg 2: The Trench

Thu, 3 Aug - Wed, 23 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Jason Statham battles multiple megalodons in this creature-feature franchise's second splash, which even 'High-Rise' and 'Free Fire' filmmaker Ben Wheatley can't keep afloat.

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Chevalier

Thu, 3 Aug - Wed, 23 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Charmingly led by Kelvin Harrison Jr, this biopic steps through the story of French Creole violinist and composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

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Coming of Age and Coming Out: 'Heartstopper' Season Two Keeps Swooning in Big, Small, Cute and Complex Moments

Returning for a second season, Netflix's queer teen gem is still as sweet, smart and joyous as ever.

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Australian Electronic Favourites Pendulum Are Touring Their Latest Arena Shows Down Under This Spring

The Perth-born drum-and-bass group will play five shows across Australia and New Zealand.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Is Renting Out Her Montecito Guesthouse for Free on Airbnb for a Full Goop-Style Getaway

Score this one-night-only stay and the actor-turned-lifestyle brand founder will even be there to greet you.

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Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip

Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.

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Marvel's Trailer for 'Loki' Season Two Brings Oscar-Winner Ke Huy Quan Into a Different Multiverse

Time is slipping and glitching in the Disney+ series' long-awaited return — and the 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' star has been brought in to help.

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Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July

Spend your couch time watching a savvy new star-studded science-fiction comedy, the delicious return of 'The Bear' and a modern-day take on 'Sweeney Todd'.

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SXSW Sydney Has Announced the First Nine Films for Its Debut Screen Festival Down Under

Movie lovers, get excited — you've got films starring Indonesian rappers, about Tokyo Uber Eats riders and featuring viral Chinese dance crazes to watch.

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It Looks Like the 2023 Emmys Will Be Postponed Due to Hollywood's Current Strikes

You'll likely be waiting a bit longer to find out how 'Succession', 'The Last of Us' and 'The White Lotus' fare at Hollywood's big annual TV awards this year.

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Duck Island and The Avo Tree Are Teaming Up on a Limited-Edition Avocado Rice Bubble Ice Cream

Forget avocado on toast — it's avocado ice cream's time to shine.

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Ministry of Sound Is Hitting Spark Arena with a Massive Orchestra Show Filled with Dance Music

Hear classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Underworld, Moby and more — played by an orchestra, and with live vocals.

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Michael Sheen and David Tennant Still Make a Supremely Heavenly Duo in 'Good Omens' Season Two

With the comedic fantasy series finally back to thwart another battle between heaven and hell, its lead casting couldn’t be more divine.

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Let This Vampire Comedy Live Forever: 'What We Do in the Shadows' Just Keeps Sparkling in Season Five

Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou and Kayvan Novak were born to play Staten Island's vampire housemates.

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'Queer Eye' Star Tan France and Coachella's CEO Are the Latest Headliners on SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup

The Austin-born festival's Down Under debut will span 700-plus speakers, more than 300 panels and events, and over 400 artist performances.

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Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, More Sleuthing: That's the Full 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Three Trailer

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short have another death to solve — and another podcast season to record.

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John Farnham: Finding the Voice

Thu, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This rousing biodoc steps through the Australian music icon's journey from 'Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)' to the anthemic power ballad that almost didn't happen — and beyond.

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Crushes, Coming Out and Cute Paris Trips: The Trailer for 'Heartstopper' Season Two Is Here

Charlie and Nick are officially a couple in the page-to-screen Netflix hit's second season, which hits streaming in early August.

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Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)

The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.

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Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)

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