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
Here Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show

Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.

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'The Hunt for Gollum' Is the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie — and It's Set to Hit Cinemas in 2026

Andy Serkis will both star and direct — but Peter Jackson “will be involved every step of the way".

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Lego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall

After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.

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'The Bear' Is Back: Carmy Returns to the Kitchen in the First Trailer for the Culinary Hit's Third Season

Say "yes chef!" to your first sneak peek at the award-winning kitchen-set show's third helping, which arrives this winter.

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It's Time to Graduate: Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Return to Hartley for a Third and Final Season

The OG 90s show ran for seven seasons, but Netflix's new take on the Australian favourite will say goodbye after three.

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When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

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The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

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A Spinoff Sitcom Set in the Same Universe as 'The Office' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

This time, a dying newspaper office will provide the setting, with Domhnall Gleeson and 'The White Lotus' star Sabrina Impacciatore leading the cast.

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The Trailer for 'Colin From Accounts' Season Two Is Here with a Cute Dog, Couple Banter and Rom-Com Chaos

Created by and starring Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the Australian series returns from the end of May.

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BIGSOUND's First 2024 Speakers Include Amyl and The Sniffers Frontwoman Amy Taylor Giving a Keynote Address

When the music industry descends upon Brisbane this September, here's who'll be getting talking — and scouting for talent, too.

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Olivia Rodrigo Is Bringing Her 'GUTS' World Tour to Australia for Her First-Ever Down Under Shows

With Benee in support, the singer and former Disney star will play two shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Event
Housekeeping for Beginners

Thu, 9 May - Wed, 29 May 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Three films into his feature career, 'You Won’t Be Alone' and 'Of an Age' writer/director Goran Stolevski adds this absorbing drama about a queer family to his already-impressive resume.

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Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson are hitting Vivid Sydney's 2024 stage to talk all things Matildas.

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Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas

As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.

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Monster

Thu, 9 May - Wed, 29 May 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Thu, 9 May - Thu, 30 May 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne

More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

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RISING Has Expanded Its 2024 Program with Late-Night DJs, the Full Day Tripper Lineup and More

More Dirty Three, more 'Hellraiser', Melbourne Symphony Orchestra doing a secret pop-up show: they're all on the bill now, too.

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Park Chan-wook, Several Robert Downey Jrs, Vietnam War-Set Spy Thrills: 'The Sympathizer' Has Them All

This seven-part HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning book is one of 2024's must-sees.

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Disney Is Cutting Back the Number of New Marvel Movies and TV Shows That Hit Screens Each Year

The Mouse House's solution to superhero fatigue is to reduce its MCU entries to three films and two television shows annually.

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Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

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Housekeeping for Beginners

Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson

Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas

Monster

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

RISING Has Expanded Its 2024 Program with Late-Night DJs, the Full Day Tripper Lineup and More

Park Chan-wook, Several Robert Downey Jrs, Vietnam War-Set Spy Thrills: 'The Sympathizer' Has Them All

Disney Is Cutting Back the Number of New Marvel Movies and TV Shows That Hit Screens Each Year

Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

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