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.

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The Gorgeous Full Trailer for Pixar's 'Elemental' Goes All 'Romeo and Juliet' with Fire and Water

When the film hits cinemas, it'll screen with 'Carl's Date', a short follow-up to 2009 classic 'Up'.

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Raw and Revelatory New British Dramedy 'Rain Dogs' Joins HBO's Ever-Growing List of Must-Sees

'The Last of Us' isn’t HBO’s only new standout of 2023 thanks to this candid eight-part BBC coproduction starring Daisy May Cooper.

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It Looks Like 'The White Lotus' Might Be Heading to Thailand for Its Upcoming Third Season

After Hawaii and Sicily, HBO's huge hit reportedly has Asia in its sights — heading to another luxe White Lotus hotel, of course.

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Killing It in Survivalist Thrillers: Melanie Lynskey Chats 'Yellowjackets' and 'The Last of Us'

Almost three decades since first hitting the screen as a murderous teen, the New Zealand star keeps excelling at playing complicated women.

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'Succession' Season Four Starts in Such Savage Form That You'll Never Want the HBO Hit to End

In its final season, HBO's stellar one-percent drama hasn't lost its bite — or taste for blisteringly funny family-feud chaos.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Thu, 30 Mar - Wed, 19 Apr 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Thanks to its stacked cast and light tone, the latest attempt to bring 'D&D' to the screen is enough of a romp for fans and newcomers alike.

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'Yellowjackets' Is Just As Wild, Weird and Wonderful in the Survival Thriller's Second Season

This lost-in-the-woods hit ramps up the eeriness, chills, gore and questions in season two — and it’s still one of the best shows around.

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The Trailer for HBO's New True-Crime Series 'Love & Death' Plunges Elizabeth Olsen Into a Killer Affair

Your next true-crime obsession is on its way, this time from the team behind 'Big Little Lies' and 'The Undoing'.

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The New Trailer for Dracula Comedy 'Renfield' Is One of the Rare Instances Where Nicolas Cage Sucks

Cage sinks his teeth into the most famous bloodsucker there is — and a monster of a boss.

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Red, White & Brass

Thu, 23 Mar - Wed, 26 Apr 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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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

Thu, 23 Mar - Wed, 12 Apr 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

Thu, 16 Mar - Wed, 5 Apr 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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Living

Thu, 16 Mar - Wed, 5 Apr 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

Thu, 16 Mar - Wed, 5 Apr 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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Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

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Red, White & Brass

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John Wick: Chapter 4

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

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

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

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

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