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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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August

Spend your couch time watching Rose Byrne's ace aerobics dramedy, a telemarketing docuseries that's so wild it can only be true and a stone-cold Korean masterpiece.

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This Trailer Means Joy: Your First Glimpse at 'Our Flag Means Death' Season Two Is Here

Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi's swashbuckling comedy is back on the streaming seas again — this time with Minnie Driver and 'Deadloch' favourite Madeleine Sami.

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What's the Opposite of "Huzzah!"?: 'The Great' Has Been Cancelled After Three Seasons

Hulu is saying farewell to this satirical take on Russian history starring Elle Fanning and Nicolas Hoult.

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Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida Are Heading Down Under for a Huge R&B Tour

'Whatcha Say', 'End of the Road', 'Low', Destiny's Child songs — they'll all get a whirl at this nostalgic gig.

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Harvest Rock Just Added Tash Sultana, Bernard Fanning and Jade Bird to Its Huge 2023 Lineup

The two-day Adelaide music festival just keeps getting bigger — with Jamiroquai, Beck, Sparks, Chromeo, Bright Eyes and more already on the bill.

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Adam Driver Hops Behind the Wheel in the First Trailer for Michael Mann's Racing Biopic 'Ferrari'

If you've ever wanted to see Adam Driver speed through Italy, this sneak peek is for you.

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Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

Thu, 31 Aug - Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Featuring interviews with Kylie Minogue, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Kelly, Ed Sheeran and more, this affectionate documentary pays tribute to the Mushroom Records founder.

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Haunted Mansion

Thu, 31 Aug - Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Despite a great cast, this third attempt to bring the theme-park attraction to the screen can't summon up anything beyond a stretched and by-the-numbers affair.

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Japanese Film Festival 2023

Mon, 23 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Catch the J-horror movies by the directors of 'Ringu' and 'Ju-On', a comedy about bathhouse rituals and a tribute to Takeshi Kitano.

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The Latest J-Horror Movies by the Directors of 'Ringu' and 'Ju-On' Lead 2023's Japanese Film Festival Lineup

This year's festival also includes a comedy about bathhouse rituals and a tribute to Takeshi Kitano.

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David Fincher Turns Michael Fassbender Into a Ruthless Assassin in the First Trailer for 'The Killer'

The 'Fight Club', 'Gone Girl' and 'Mindhunter' director reteams with his 'Se7ven' screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker on this hitman thriller, which is headed to both cinemas and Netflix.

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Hey Boy, Hey Girl: Iconic Electronic Duo The Chemical Brothers Are Touring Australia in 2024

There'll be block rockin' beats, including from their new album 'For That Beautiful Feeling', when the UK pair head back Down Under.

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Past Lives

Thu, 31 Aug - Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Debut films don't get any better than this movingly tender, blisteringly honest and deeply complex romance — and neither do new movies in 2023.

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Nostalgia Alert: Prime Video's Documentary About The Wiggles Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in October

'Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles' will premiere at SXSW Sydney, then arrive online for you to watch on the couch.

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Lune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day

Vying to become your dad's favourite? Best your siblings by grabbing him one of these rare pastries, which are only available for three days.

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HBO Won't Be Bringing Back The Weeknd's Pop Star Drama 'The Idol' for a Second Season

Created by the singer with 'Euphoria' mastermind Sam Levinson, this Lily-Rose Depp-starring look inside the music industry won't be coming back.

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A 'The Great Gatsby'-Inspired Cabaret and Pop-Up Club Is Taking Over Sydney Opera House This Summer

Drink cocktails that nod to the 1920s while watching F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic text get the aerial, burlesque, dance and circus treatment.

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Chaka Khan Is Headlining the 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival with Nile Rodgers & Chic

MIJF's full ten-day lineup spans more than 100 events, including 11 world premieres and ten Australian-exclusive performances.

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'Rick and Morty' Season Seven Will Get Schwifty in Your Streaming Queue This Spring

Who'll be voicing the show's chaotic scientist and his grandson in the new episodes hasn't yet been announced.

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Rose Matafeo's Rom-Com Sitcom 'Starstruck' Returns for Season Three in September — and There's a Trailer

One of the most charming new shows of the last few years is back, this time following single life in London.

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Lune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day

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A 'The Great Gatsby'-Inspired Cabaret and Pop-Up Club Is Taking Over Sydney Opera House This Summer

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Rose Matafeo's Rom-Com Sitcom 'Starstruck' Returns for Season Three in September — and There's a Trailer

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