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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Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)

This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.

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The Matildas' Semi-Final Against England Was Australia's Most-Watched TV Program Since 2001

It didn't turn out the way that the nation hoped, but Sam Kerr and company still smashed records against the Lionesses.

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Now Open: Fosh Is Portside's New Hamptons-Inspired Seafood Restaurant with Caviar Bumps and River Views

You'll also find an island bar, fireplace, fresh lobster, and picnic-style fish and chips at this new 700-square-metre eatery.

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Caroline Polachek, Alvvays and Alex G Just Joined Kraftwerk on Meredith's Hefty 2023 Lineup

You'll also be catching Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Flowdan, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Sneaky Sound System, No Fixed Address and Souls of Mischief.

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Retro-Inspired Chain Slim's Quality Burger Is Launching in Queensland with Two Drive-In Diners

Launching in September, the two Sunshine State outposts will be the brand's first drive-thrus — and the first to offer a breakfast menu.

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We Are Sex Bob-Omb!: The First Trailer for Netflix's Animated 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Series Is Here

The film's whole cast is back for this new take on the graphic novels, which hits streaming in mid-November.

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Event
Sanctuary

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Solely set in a hotel room, this searing two-hander gets Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley digging into power, privilege, fetishes and fantasies.

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Event
Sanctuary

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Solely set in a hotel room, this searing two-hander gets Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley digging into power, privilege, fetishes and fantasies.

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Event
Sanctuary

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Solely set in a hotel room, this searing two-hander gets Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley digging into power, privilege, fetishes and fantasies.

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Strays

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice pooches on a mission in this hit-and-miss canine comedy, which gets lewd and crude with adorable dogs.

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Strays

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice pooches on a mission in this hit-and-miss canine comedy, which gets lewd and crude with adorable dogs.

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Strays

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice pooches on a mission in this hit-and-miss canine comedy, which gets lewd and crude with adorable dogs.

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How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Following a group of eco-activists determined to make a statement, this tightly wound, always rage-dripping thriller is instantly gripping.

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How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Following a group of eco-activists determined to make a statement, this tightly wound, always rage-dripping thriller is instantly gripping.

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News
Bradley Cooper Picks Up the Baton in the First Trailer for Leonard Bernstein Biopic 'Maestro'

As well as starring opposite Carey Mulligan, Cooper directs, jumping back behind the lens for the first time since 'A Star Is Born'.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Are the Latest Celebrities Renting Out Their Guesthouse on Airbnb

The one catch: you'll need to be in Santa Barbara this weekend, on Saturday, August 19, to enjoy this free stay.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival 2023

Thu, 7 Sep - Sun, 10 Sep 2023
Dendy Newtown, Newtown

An all-female reimagining of 'Conan the Barbarian', Bruce Lee clones, Japanese gore and an ode to Werner Herzog: they're all on SUFF's 2023 lineup.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival Will Unleash Its Weird and Wonderful 2023 Lineup Upon Dendy Newtown

Sydney's celebration of cult and underground cinema is moving to a new venue, complete with an all-female reimagining of 'Conan the Barbarian', Japanese gore and an ode to Werner Herzog.

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Good Things' Huge 2023 Lineup Is Here with Devo, Fall Out Boy, Limp Bizkit, Corey Taylor and Pennywise

Celebrating Australian alternative rock as well, Spiderbait, Frenzal Rhomb, Jebediah and Eskimo Joe lead the festival's local contingent.

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BlackBerry

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Glenn Howerton is phenomenal in this tragedy-meets-farce version of the first must-have smartphone's rise and fall.

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