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
Fred Armisen Is Bringing His Live Comedy Show to Australia for the First Time

The prolific comedian has been in everything from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to 'Portlandia', and now he's bringing his new show Down Under.

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Booksmart

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

This hilarious and heartfelt film from actor-turned-filmmaker Olivia Wilde is an instant teen-comedy classic.

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Crawl

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Pitting a father and daughter against snapping alligators during the middle of a hurricane, this creature feature is unnervingly effective.

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'Taco Chronicles' Is Netflix's New Food-Filled Series Dedicated to Your Favourite Mexican Dish

It's a show for taco lovers, by taco lovers.

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Stuber

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

The odd-couple paring of Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista can't save this pedestrian action-comedy.

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The Long-Awaited Sequel to 'The Big Lebowski' Will Finally Hit Cinemas Next Year

'The Jesus Rolls' will follow the story of Jesus Quintana (and his new mates: Bobby Cannavale and Audrey Tautou).

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Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival 2019

Sat, 17 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn

These babies only bloom for two weeks of the year — don't miss them.

Buy Tickets

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Five Must-See Films at the 2019 Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

This year, you can see an emotionally charged romantic comedy and an apocalyptic sci-fi thriller — and revisit the original 'Millenium Trilogy' film adaptations.

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The Battle-Filled First Trailer for Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Is Here

This time, the tale hits the screen without rousing tunes and talking dragons voiced by Eddie Murphy, but with plenty of sword-swinging, arrow-flinging antics.

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'SpaceWorld' Is the Bizarre Sci-Fi Animation Sending Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero Into Space

And you can watch the pilot episode now.

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This Sprawling Tapestry Recreates the Entirety of 'Games of Thrones' Through Intricate Stitching

You can also explore the massive artwork via an online recreation.

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Australian Geographic Stargazing Nights

Thu, 11 Jul and Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Stare up at the sky, explore space through a telescope and learn about star guides.

Book Now

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Australia's Ancient Indigenous Budj Bim Region Has Been Added to UNESCO's World Heritage List

It's among 21 new places added to the list, all during the World Heritage Committee's 2019 meeting in Azerbaijan.

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Sydney's Lingering Weekend Fog Is Causing Reduced Road Visibility and Flight Delays

For the second day running, hazy skies have settled across the city.

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South Australia Is Set to Become the First Australian State to Ban Single-Use Plastics

It'll start with phasing out plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers, before moving on to takeaway polystyrene containers and cups.

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Check Out the Scenic Trailer for David Attenborough's New 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' Series

The seven-episode documentary series will explore the wildlife roaming across Earth's seven continents.

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Mystify: Michael Hutchence

Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

A tender, thoughtful and electrifying music documentary about the life and legacy of the INXS frontman.

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Dylan Moran: Dr Cosmos

Tue, 29 Oct and Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

The 'Black Books' star is touring the country this October.

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Mindy Kaling's 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Is Set to Give the Rom-Com the Update it Deserves

And the trailer for the new Hulu miniseries has just dropped.

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'Sarah's Channel' Is the New Must-See Satirical Beauty Vlog Set in a Dystopian Future

This new ABC series will show you how to stay glam after nuclear winter decimates the earth.

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