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
Australia's Scandinavian Film Festival Has Announced Its 2023 Slate for a Prime Nordic Cinema Fix

As well as new Scandi flicks, this year's festival will feature six movies about mythology and folklore in the region, including Ari Aster's 'Midsommar'.

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Event
Scandinavian Film Festival 2023

Thu, 13 Jul - Wed, 2 Aug 2023
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Scandi cinema diehards, Nordic noir buffs, fans of the region's oft-icy climes, and lovers of mythology and folklore: this film festival has something for you.

Buy Tickets

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Coming Soon: JW Marriott Gold Coast's New 2500-Square-Metre Spa Boasts Hinterland Views and Wine Service

This new space to chase your bliss is part of the Surfers Paradise hotel's $35-million transformation.

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Oliver Tree, Chet Faker and Descendents Lead Yours and Owls' Hefty 2023 Lineup

Yours and Owls is finally returning to Wollongong over two days — with Hilltop Hoods, Earl Sweatshirt and Golden Features also on the lineup.

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Pussy Riot, Tony Armstrong and 'The Betoota Advocate' Just Joined Splendour in the Grass' 2023 Lineup

A month out from the Byron Bay fest, the event has just dropped its Forum, Science Tent, Comedy Club and Forum Live Podcasts programs.

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The First Trailer for Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' Is Here with a Different Angle on the Presley Story

'Mare of Easttown' actor Cailee Spaeny and Australian 'Euphoria' star Jacob Elordi play the famous rock 'n' roll couple, thank you very much.

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Event
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Seven movies in, the live-action 'Transformers' franchise is still largely as dull as a smashed headlight.

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Event
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Seven movies in, the live-action 'Transformers' franchise is still largely as dull as a smashed headlight.

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Seven movies in, the live-action 'Transformers' franchise is still largely as dull as a smashed headlight.

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Event
No Hard Feelings

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Jennifer Lawrence is a comic powerhouse in this sometimes-OTT, sometimes-sweet age-gap comedy that's inspired by a real-life Craigslist ad.

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No Hard Feelings

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Jennifer Lawrence is a comic powerhouse in this sometimes-OTT, sometimes-sweet age-gap comedy that's inspired by a real-life Craigslist ad.

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No Hard Feelings

Thu, 22 Jun - Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Jennifer Lawrence is a comic powerhouse in this sometimes-OTT, sometimes-sweet age-gap comedy that's inspired by a real-life Craigslist ad.

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News
Japan's World Heritage-Listed Suganuma Village Is Opening to Overnight Guests for the First Time in Decades

Via Airbnb, the nine-home village is welcoming in two guests for a two-night stay in one of its Gasshō farmhouses — and for free.

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Farewell Fantales: The Beloved Movie Trivia-Loving Australian Chocolates Are Being Discontinued

It's the end of an era for lovers of caramel-filled chocolates wrapped in cinema stories.

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After-Dark Light Festival Lightscape Will Brighten Up the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens This Spring

Wander through two kilometres of light and colour, all while walking through nature, at this stunning Brisbane Festival event.

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News
Coming Soon: Palace Is Opening a New Moonee Ponds Cinema with 11 Indoor Screens and Rooftop Sessions

Palace will launch its ninth Melbourne picture palace this spring, complete with recliners, 4K projection, double pours and movies under the stars.

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News
A Huge Obstacle Course Inspired by Retro Video Games Is Taking Over Surfers Paradise This Spring

Popping up as part of the three-day SPRINGTIME festival, 'Quest of Chaos' also nods to Japanese game shows.

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Event
Urban Wine Walk: Newstead Pinot Trail

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

This self-guided stroll between Brisbane wine bars is heading to Newstead and heroing pinot noir.

Buy Tickets

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News
It's Official: Taylor Swift Is Bringing Her 'Eras' Tour to Australia in 2024

The music superstar will play two shows in Sydney and three in Melbourne in February.

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News
Supremely Well-Cast Spy Thriller 'Secret Invasion' Finally Gives Samuel L Jackson the Marvel Spotlight

Olivia Colman, Ben Mendelsohn, Emilia Clarke and Kingsley Ben-Adir also leave an imprint in the MCU's latest small-screen series.

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