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
How to Bring Dinosaurs to Life in a David Attenborough Documentary with the 'Prehistoric Planet' Team

Executive producer Mike Gunton and series producer Tim Walker tell us all about Apple TV+'s stunning series, which is back for its second season.

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Barbie and Ken Get Arrested in the Real World in the Full (and Extremely Pink) New 'Barbie' Trailer

The latest sneak peek at Greta Gerwig's Margot Robbie- and Ryan Gosling-starring movie sees the usually blissful dolls experiencing an existential crisis.

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News
Get Ready to Cringe: The Trailer for 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' Season Three Is Here

Jason Schwartzman, 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri and the returning Will Forte are among the sketch-comedy gem's latest guest stars.

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'Only Murders in the Building' Will Bring Season Three's Sleuthing to Your Streaming Queue in August

Everyone's favourite murder-mystery comedy returns this winter with Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd joining the cast.

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

They made an ace pair in 'Bad Neighbours' and 'Bad Neighbours 2', and they're just as entertaining together in Apple TV+'s new comedy.

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Disney+'s The Family-Inspired Australian Cult Drama 'The Clearing' Is Riveting and Eerie Viewing

The streaming platform's first original scripted Aussie drama tells a nightmarish tale fictionalised from reality with a top-notch local cast.

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Event
The Little Mermaid

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

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Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.

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More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

Say goodbye to your childhood — 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' was just the beginning.

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David Attenborough's Dinosaur Documentary Series 'Prehistoric Planet' Is Still a Stunner in Season Two

Move over 'Jurassic Park' — with its spectacular second five-night run, 'Prehistoric Planet' is the best dinosaur franchise now.

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News
TodayTix's $10 'Hamilton' Lottery Has Hit New Zealand So You Can See the Musical Smash for Cheap

Don't throw away your shot to see the most talked-about theatre production of the past decade when it finally hits Aotearoa — without breaking the bank.

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Nicolas Cage Looks Set to Play an Aussie Expat Returning Home for a Beach Battle in 'The Surfer'

A new Aussie-set surfing thriller starring the one and only Nicolas Cage? Sold.

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Martin Scorsese's Western Crime-Drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Just Dropped Its First Trailer

Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and 'Certain Women' standout Lily Gladstone star in the iconic director's new movie, which premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.

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It's Back, Baby: 'Futurama' Will Return This Winter After a Ten-Year Hiatus — and It Has a Trailer

Good news, everyone! Life in the 31st century is heading back to the small screen, starting in July.

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How Soda Jerk Turned US Politics and All Your Favourite Movies Into Suburban Stoner Musical 'Hello Dankness'

Screening at Dark Mofo and Sydney Film Festival, Soda Jerk's first film since 'TERROR NULLIUS' is another stunning sample-fuelled piece of political art.

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The Full Stunt-Filled Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning — Part One' Is Here

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: watch Tom Cruise ride a motorcycle off a cliff.

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Fast X

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 7 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Jason Momoa has a ball getting villainous in this pedal-to-the-metal saga's new ride, which is otherwise at its best when it's all about ridiculous stunts.

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Disney+ Will Start Streaming Season Two of 'Loki' and New Marvel Series 'Echo' This Spring

Been missing the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the small screen? There are more Disney+ shows on the way before 2023 is out.

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Patricia Arquette Is a Sleuthing and Hustling Delight in Private Investigator Comedy 'High Desert'

Apple TV+'s latest star-studded series focuses on a recovering addict-turned-detective in California's Yucca Valley.

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'The Bear' and Its Kitchen Chaos Haven't Gotten Any Less Stressful in Season Two's Full Trailer

Big changes are on the menu when this acclaimed Jeremy Allen White-starring dramedy returns this winter.

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Sarah Ward

How to Bring Dinosaurs to Life in a David Attenborough Documentary with the 'Prehistoric Planet' Team

Barbie and Ken Get Arrested in the Real World in the Full (and Extremely Pink) New 'Barbie' Trailer

Get Ready to Cringe: The Trailer for 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' Season Three Is Here

'Only Murders in the Building' Will Bring Season Three's Sleuthing to Your Streaming Queue in August

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

Disney+'s The Family-Inspired Australian Cult Drama 'The Clearing' Is Riveting and Eerie Viewing

The Little Mermaid

Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

David Attenborough's Dinosaur Documentary Series 'Prehistoric Planet' Is Still a Stunner in Season Two

TodayTix's $10 'Hamilton' Lottery Has Hit New Zealand So You Can See the Musical Smash for Cheap

Nicolas Cage Looks Set to Play an Aussie Expat Returning Home for a Beach Battle in 'The Surfer'

Martin Scorsese's Western Crime-Drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Just Dropped Its First Trailer

It's Back, Baby: 'Futurama' Will Return This Winter After a Ten-Year Hiatus — and It Has a Trailer

How Soda Jerk Turned US Politics and All Your Favourite Movies Into Suburban Stoner Musical 'Hello Dankness'

The Full Stunt-Filled Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning — Part One' Is Here

Fast X

Disney+ Will Start Streaming Season Two of 'Loki' and New Marvel Series 'Echo' This Spring

Patricia Arquette Is a Sleuthing and Hustling Delight in Private Investigator Comedy 'High Desert'

'The Bear' and Its Kitchen Chaos Haven't Gotten Any Less Stressful in Season Two's Full Trailer

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