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
Nostalgia Alert: Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper Are Touring Australian Arenas and Wineries in 2023

'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?', 'Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright),' 'Time After Time', 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' — they'll all get a whirl.

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Keanu Reeves Faces a Last Duel for Freedom in the Frenetic Full Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

This time, the no-nonsense assassin faces off against Bill Skarsgård — with the film due in cinemas in March 2023.

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Event
Millie Lies Low

Thu, 17 Nov - Wed, 7 Dec 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

There's nothing false about this astute and hilarious NZ comedy about faking it till you make it in a social media-ruled world — or about Ana Scotney's exceptional performance.

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When History Demands a Response: Tearepa Kahi and Tame Iti Talk Tuhoe Raids Drama 'Muru'

A huge New Zealand box office hit and an Asia Pacific Screen Award-winner, this powerful film grapples with Aotearoa’s history — and writer/director Tearepa Kahi and activist Tāme Iti talk us through it.

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Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Bloody in Phenomenal Emily Blunt-Starring Western Series 'The English'

If you only watch one TV western this year, make it this Old West-set six-part Prime Video standout.

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The Trailer for Stan's Miranda Tapsell and Matt Okine-Starring Aussie Comedy 'Christmas Ransom' Is Here

Stan is adding a new homegrown 'Home Alone'- and 'Die Hard'-inspired festive flick to your Christmas viewing.

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Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender

The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.

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Event
The Velvet Queen

Thu, 10 Nov - Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Filled with stunning nature cinematography, this awe-inspiring documentary charts the search for a Tibetan snow leopard.

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Greenhouse by Joost

Thu, 10 Nov - Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Step inside one of Joost Bakker’s most ambitious zero-waste projects yet: a fully sustainable, recyclable home in Melbourne’s Federation Square that grows all of its own food.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From November 10

Head to the flicks to see the long-awaited sequel to 'Black Panther' and a stunning nature documentary.

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The New Trailer for 'Knives Out' Sequel 'Glass Onion' Spoils a Murder-Mystery Party with a Murder

Three years after the first film, this followup will hit cinemas in mid-November, then stream via Netflix from December 23.

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'Hamilton' Is Slinging $70 Tickets for the Rest of Its 2022 Melbourne Dates — For Three Days Only

Don't throw away your shot to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster musical before it leaves Melbourne — without breaking the bank.

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Sydney WorldPride's Full Program Is Here with Charli XCX, Kelly Rowland, Jessica Mauboy and 300-Plus Events

Get ready for "mega Mardi Gras" with 17 days of events during the largest-ever LGBTQIA+ festival ever held in the region.

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A New 'Cinderella'-Inspired Australian Rom-Com Musical Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2023

Reimagining the classic story, 'MIDNIGHT — The Fairytale Begins...' has been in development for six years, and features a song by Kate Miller-Heidke.

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Event
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Thu, 10 Nov - Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's most electrifying instalment yet gets an engaging-enough sequel, which grapples with grief and also franchise box-ticking.

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'The Rocky Horror Show' Will Do the Time Warp Again in Melbourne From May 2023

After premiering in Sydney, the new Australian run of 'Rocky Horror' will head to Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre — starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter and Myf Warhurst as The Narrator.

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News
Netflix Is Bringing Back 'Monster' for Two More Seasons and Turning It Into a True-Crime Anthology

The next two seasons "will focus on other monstrous figures who have impacted society".

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The Bold Type: Aisha Dee Talks Heading Home and Slaying It in Aussie Slasher Comedy 'Sissy'

After years working in the US, the Gold Coast-born actor returned to Australia to make a savage and supremely entertaining horror-comedy — and, playing a wellness influencer at a bloody hens weekend, she kills it.

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Melbourne's Month-Long Christmas Festival Is Back with Markets, Mazes, Rollerskating and Dazzling Decorations

However you like getting festive, there's something in this massive citywide Christmas program for you.

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'Don't Worry Darling' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While It's Still Showing in Cinemas

Spend tonight on the couch watching this Florence Pugh- and Harry Styles-starring twisty thriller.

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A New 'Cinderella'-Inspired Australian Rom-Com Musical Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2023

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

'The Rocky Horror Show' Will Do the Time Warp Again in Melbourne From May 2023

Netflix Is Bringing Back 'Monster' for Two More Seasons and Turning It Into a True-Crime Anthology

The Bold Type: Aisha Dee Talks Heading Home and Slaying It in Aussie Slasher Comedy 'Sissy'

Melbourne's Month-Long Christmas Festival Is Back with Markets, Mazes, Rollerskating and Dazzling Decorations

'Don't Worry Darling' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While It's Still Showing in Cinemas

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