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
Return to Pandora: James Cameron's 'Avatar' Sequel 'The Way of Water' Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

Thirteen years after James Cameron's sci-fi hit became the highest-grossing film of all time, the first years-in-the-making sequel is set to swim into cinemas.

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Event
The Wonder

Thursday, November 3 - Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Exquisitely led by Florence Pugh, this 19th century-set tale of faith versus fact is mesmerising, ambitious and sumptuous.

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Making Gay Rom-Com Dreams Come True: Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane Chat 'Bros'

The stars of Hollywood’s first studio-made romantic comedy about two gay men didn’t ever think that a movie like this could happen — and now they’re part of history.

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HBO's Page-to-Screen Fantasy Series 'His Dark Materials' Is Back for Season Three — and There's a Trailer

Once again starring James McAvoy and Dafne Keen, season three is based on the third book in Philip Pullman's trilogy.

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Now Open: Studio Ghibli's Long-Awaited Theme Park Is Finally Spiriting Away Animation Fans

The first three spaces in Japan's new Ghibli Park have opened their doors, including a warehouse filled with exhibitions, gardens, and Satsuki and Mei's house from 'My Neighbor Totoro'.

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News
Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October

Make a couch date with season two of 'The White Lotus', creepy horror stories aplenty and new mind-bending sci-fi from the creators of 'Westworld'.

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'The Witcher' Has Been Renewed for Season Four — But with Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia

Before season three even airs, Netflix has announced a huge change to the hit fantasy series, with Henry Cavill leaving the show before season four.

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Scathing in Sicily: Season Two of HBO's Stellar Satire 'The White Lotus' Is Well Worth a Return Trip

Fresh from stuffing a haul of Emmys into its suitcase, this Jennifer Coolidge-starring dramedy is back with another group of wealthy vacationers across another chaotic week.

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'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' Is a Chilling and Thrilling Horror Anthology Must-See

The Oscar-winner’s new Netflix series features eight eerie tales helmed by eight fellow filmmakers, including ‘The Babadook’ director Jennifer Kent and Panos Cosmatos of ‘Mandy’ fame.

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News
Natasha Lyonne Turns Detective in 'Poker Face', the New Mystery Series From the Director of 'Knives Out'

Filmmaker Rian Johnson isn't done with whodunnits yet — and this ten-part series also features Adrien Brody, Chloë Sevigny, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ron Perlman.

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Event
'Love Actually' in Concert

Saturday, December 17, 2022
The Civic, Auckland

To 'Love Actually' fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect.

Buy Tickets

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The Good Nurse

Wednesday, October 26 - Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Online

Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne star in this chilling true-crime tale about a serial killer in the medical profession.

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Marvel's First 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' Trailer Sends Paul Rudd to a Secret Universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's insect-sized superhero is back and battling a new enemy.

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News
HBO's Tense New Teaser for 'Succession' Season Four Promises a Rebel Alliance Among the Roys

Everyone's favourite family feud will return to screens Down Under in autumn 2023.

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Bros

Thursday, October 27 - Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane shine in the first romantic comedy about two gay men to be released by a major Hollywood studio.

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'The Peripheral' Is the Quickly Addictive New Puzzle of a Series From the Creators of 'Westworld'

Based on a novel by cyberpunk pioneer William Gibson, Prime Video’s new Chloë Grace Moretz-starring sci-fi series ponders robots, simulations, time travel and dystopian futures.

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News
Eight Unsettling and Unnerving 2022 Horror Films That You Can (and Should) Stream This Halloween

It’s the spookiest time of the year, again — and 2022 has delivered a heap of top-notch new movies perfect for the occasion.

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The Backstreet Boys Are Coming Down Under in 2023 for the Tour of Your Teenage Dreams

Backstreet's back, alright.

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The Woman King

Thursday, October 27 - Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Viola Davis is fierce, formidable and fantastic in this rousing historical epic, which brings the tale of the Agojie, the all-female west African warrior troupe, to the screen.

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"The Royal Family Is in Genuine Crisis": The Full Trailer for 'The Crown' Season Five Is Here

Elizabeth Debicki plays Princess Diana and Imelda Staunton dons the titular headwear after the Netflix drama's latest cast shakeup.

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Sarah Ward

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The Wonder

Making Gay Rom-Com Dreams Come True: Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane Chat 'Bros'

HBO's Page-to-Screen Fantasy Series 'His Dark Materials' Is Back for Season Three — and There's a Trailer

Now Open: Studio Ghibli's Long-Awaited Theme Park Is Finally Spiriting Away Animation Fans

Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October

'The Witcher' Has Been Renewed for Season Four — But with Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia

Scathing in Sicily: Season Two of HBO's Stellar Satire 'The White Lotus' Is Well Worth a Return Trip

'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' Is a Chilling and Thrilling Horror Anthology Must-See

Natasha Lyonne Turns Detective in 'Poker Face', the New Mystery Series From the Director of 'Knives Out'

'Love Actually' in Concert

The Good Nurse

Marvel's First 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' Trailer Sends Paul Rudd to a Secret Universe

HBO's Tense New Teaser for 'Succession' Season Four Promises a Rebel Alliance Among the Roys

Bros

'The Peripheral' Is the Quickly Addictive New Puzzle of a Series From the Creators of 'Westworld'

Eight Unsettling and Unnerving 2022 Horror Films That You Can (and Should) Stream This Halloween

The Backstreet Boys Are Coming Down Under in 2023 for the Tour of Your Teenage Dreams

The Woman King

"The Royal Family Is in Genuine Crisis": The Full Trailer for 'The Crown' Season Five Is Here

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