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.

Event
The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Thu, 16 Nov - Wed, 27 Dec 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman are both absolutely fantastic in this tense, unnerving, darkly funny social parable from the director of The Lobster.

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News
A Look Inside GOMA's Kaleidoscopic 'Yayoi Kusama: Life Is the Heart of a Rainbow' Exhibition

The Japanese artist's polka dot Obliteration Room, immersive mirror rooms and pumpkins have landed in Brisbane.

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News
Germany's 'Train of the Future' Features a Gym, Gaming Consoles and Beer on Tap

It's currently just a concept, but Deutsche Bahn's Ideas Train also features sports screenings, a baked goods vending machine, and a coffee cube serving up speciality sips.

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News
A London Cinema Is Hosting a Free Four-Day Game of Thrones Marathon

Screening all 67 episodes of the series to date in one massive sitting.

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News
Italy's Huge Food Theme Park Has Finally Opened

Featuring more than 40 places to eat, over 100 stalls and shops, and a dedicated parmesan cheese bar.

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Event
Murder on the Orient Express

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This new adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous whodunnit fails to conjure much intrigue.

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News
Virtual Cocktails Could Soon Make Water Taste Like Your Favourite Tipple

The futuristic glass stimulates your senses to alter your perception of what you're drinking.

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Google's New Feature Will Help You Skip the Line at Your Favourite Restaurants

Find out just what kind of delay you're in for, and work out if that decadent dessert is really worth the wait.

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Event
Ingrid Goes West

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This caustic comedy about social media addiction is sharp, funny and hits disturbingly close to home.

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News
This Luminous Tokyo Greenhouse Lets You Turn Vegetables Into a Symphony of Light and Music

The multi-sensory installation responds to interactions with the cherry tomatoes and eggplants.

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News
This Tokyo Eatery Just Launched a Ramen Subscription Service

Tokyo residents can now get a bowl of ramen a day for a flat monthly rate.

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News
Europe Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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Event
Happy Death Day

Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This time-twisting horror-comedy takes its cues from Groundhog Day with entertaining results.

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Event
The Mountain Between Us

Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

A pair of strong performances can't save this one-dimensional survival drama.

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News
Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

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News
You Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor

As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.

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News
This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

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News
Watch the Spooky Final Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Two

Get your last sneak peek before new episodes hit.

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Event
Good Time

Robert Pattinson gives one of the best performances of his career in the grimy, energetic heist film.

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News
Amsterdam's Dedicated Avocado Eatery Might Be Expanding to Australia

Featuring avo roses on toast, avo poke bowls, avo ice cream and avo daiquiris.

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