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
Your Halloween Movie Watchlist: Ten Horror Flicks From 2023 That You Should Stream This Spooky Season

Spend the scariest time of the year watching standout Mexican and Chilean films, an entry in an ace new slasher franchise and, of course, an evil doll.

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Netflix Just Dropped a Princess Diana-Focused Trailer for the First Part of 'The Crown' Season Six

The final season of the royal drama will cover Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed's relationship, and the heartbreak of their trip to Paris.

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You'll Be Able to Watch the New Aussie Christmas Movie Based on Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy' in 2024

The film has just gone into production starring Hugo Weaving, Daniel Henshall, Damon Herriman and Kate Mulvany.

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You Betcha the Juno Temple- and Jon Hamm-Starring Fifth Season of 'Fargo' Now Has a Full Trailer

Temple plays a Midwestern housewife who has a run-in with the law — and Hamm is a sheriff on her trail.

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The King of All Titanic Exhibitions Is Dropping Anchor in Australia with 200-Plus Artefacts

Coming to Melbourne Museum after selling out its Paris season, the extensive exhibition features items recovered from the ship's wreck site.

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Dream Machine Is Returning to Bali in 2024 Headlined by Genesis Owusu, Snakehips and Hayden James

This multi-day resort music festival takes place in Nusa Dua, and hails from the team behind Wine Machine and Snow Machine.

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Coming Soon: Dendy and Brisbane Powerhouse Are Opening a Permanent Outdoor Cinema in November

New Farm is scoring a permanent spot to watch movies under the stars, screening films Thursday–Sunday evenings all year round.

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The Matildas Are Back in Australia to Play Three Games Over the Next Week If You're Missing the Women's World Cup

Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and the rest of the squad will take to the field in Perth — and all three games are sold out, with 100,000 tickets snapped up.

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Five Nights at Freddy's

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The popular horror video-game franchise hits the big screen starring Josh Hutcherson — and with dully routine results.

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Five Nights at Freddy's

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The popular horror video-game franchise hits the big screen starring Josh Hutcherson — and with dully routine results.

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Five Nights at Freddy's

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

The popular horror video-game franchise hits the big screen starring Josh Hutcherson — and with dully routine results.

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The Killer

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

David Fincher and Michael Fassbender are a match made in thriller heaven in this stripped back, sleek and sardonic hitman flick.

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The Killer

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

David Fincher and Michael Fassbender are a match made in thriller heaven in this stripped back, sleek and sardonic hitman flick.

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Opera on a Lightship, Courtney Barnett, a New Music Fest and a Giant Octopus: Sydney Festival's 2024 Program Is Here

More than 150 events will take over the Harbour City, featuring 1000-plus artists, including a waterside Walsh Bay Arts Precinct takeover, a Kate Bush cabaret and a huge Blak Out lineup.

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Event
The Killer

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

David Fincher and Michael Fassbender are a match made in thriller heaven in this stripped back, sleek and sardonic hitman flick.

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News
Brisbane Has Been Named One of the World's Best Places to Visit in 2024 by Travel Guide Frommer's

First 'TIME', then the World's Best 50 Hotels and now this travel publication have all showered the Queensland capital with love this year.

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Guide
The Thirteen Spookiest Events Happening in Brisbane to Celebrate Halloween 2023

Here’s where to get your frights (and candy) this Halloween — from trick-or-treat trails, witch-themed markets and spooky yacht parties to scary movies and frightening theatre shows.

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Event
Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Halloween

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you head to one of its stores in costume on Tuesday, October 31.

Book Now

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Event
Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Halloween

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you head to one of its stores in costume on Tuesday, October 31.

Book Now

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Event
Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Halloween

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you head to one of its stores in costume on Tuesday, October 31.

Book Now

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