Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, 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, including the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground 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.

Event
Red, White & Brass

Thursday, March 23 - Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Infectiously joyous and brimming with heart, this true tale follows a group of Tongan rugby superfans who claim they're a brass marching band to score tickets to the Rugby World Cup.

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News
Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under

As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

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John Wick: Chapter 4

Thursday, March 23 - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The 'John Wick' films keep getting bigger and better, with Keanu Reeves joined by martial-arts icon Donnie Yen in this globe-hopping action epic.

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Perth Is Another Step Closer to Boasting the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park

Sprawling across 5.8 hectares, Aventuur's $100-million Perth Surf Park will feature 25 different types of waves — and a beach club.

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Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Battle Each Other for Revenge in the Trailer for Netflix and A24's 'Beef'

Arriving in April, this new ten-part dramedy starts with a petty feud and ups the stakes from there.

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Donald Glover's New Beyoncé-Inspired Series 'Swarm' Turns Toxic Fandom Into a Gripping Thriller

How do you follow up 'Atlanta'? With another look at the music world, and America, that’s captivating, creative and constantly full of surprises.

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Queensland Is Giving Away Sunshine State Getaways Including Outback Road Trips and Wine Region Stays

All you need to do is register online, then wait for the phone to ring.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Thursday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Apart from casting Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and 'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler, this sequel to 2019’s 'Shazam' is hardly magical.

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Event
Living

Thursday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Bill Nighy is a marvel in this contemplative drama, which deservedly earned the British actor his first-ever Oscar nomination.

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Meet Me in the Bathroom

Thursday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and NYC’s early-00s indie-rock scene get the in-the-moment documentary treatment by the directors of 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'.

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About Damn Time: Lizzo Is Headlining Splendour in the Grass 2023

Lizzo headlining Splendour? This'll be good as hell.

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Coach Beard Talks: 'Ted Lasso' Star Brendan Hunt on Season Three and Playing the Ultimate Offsider

In Apple TV+’s hit soccer sitcom, he plays a man of few words — but the actor, writer and improv comedy veteran shared plenty about the show’s origins, success and latest season.

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Keep Believing: 'Ted Lasso' Scores Another Goal with the Apple TV+ Hit's Higher-Stakes Third Season

After an almost two-year gap, the Jason Sudeikis-starring soccer sitcom is finally back — and just as thoughtful and charming as ever.

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Bring on the Chicago Beef: 'The Bear' Just Served Up Its First Teaser Trailer for Season Two

Yes chef — your favourite dose of kitchen chaos is only months away from hitting your streaming queue again.

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Ten 2023 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately

Another year, another batch of Academy Award winners — from 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' to 'RRR', here's what you need to watch.

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'Everything Everywhere All At Once' and 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Just Won Big at the 2023 Oscars

'The Whale', 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'RRR' and 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' also scored some love from the Academy Awards.

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The Full Trailer for Disney's Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid' Heads Under the Sea — and Above It

The latest Mouse House remake will splash into cinemas in May with Halle Bailey as Ariel and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

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The First 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Three Trailer Is Here with a Glimpse at Meryl Streep

The three-time Oscar winner joins everyone's favourite murder-mystery comedy, with Paul Rudd also part of season three's cast.

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Lights, Camera, Cocktails: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2023 Drinking Game

Hollywood’s biggest stars will be celebrating at the 95th Academy Awards — and while watching their night of nights, so can you.

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The Worst Films of 2022 Include 'Blonde' and 'Morbius' According to the Razzie Awards

Tom Hanks also won two awards for 'Elvis', including worst screen combo with his latex-laden face.

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'Everything Everywhere All At Once' and 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Just Won Big at the 2023 Oscars

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The Worst Films of 2022 Include 'Blonde' and 'Morbius' According to the Razzie Awards

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