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
This Hotel on Lord Howe Island Has Just Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific for 2023

Seven Australian hotels made Tripadvisor's list, alongside resorts in Fiji and Bora Bora.

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Netflix's Crackdown on Sharing Passwords Has Started Rolling Out in Australia

If you want to let someone who doesn't live with you access your account, you'll now need to pay an extra $7.99 per month.

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Event
Renfield

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula. 

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Renfield

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula. 

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Renfield

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula. 

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

They made an ace pair in 'Bad Neighbours' and 'Bad Neighbours 2', and they're just as entertaining together in Apple TV+'s new comedy.

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Julian Rosefeldt: Euphoria

Fri, 2 Jun - Sun, 18 Jun 2023
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne

This immersive Cate Blanchett-starring film installation is filling Melbourne's Town Hall for RISING 2023.

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Disney+'s The Family-Inspired Australian Cult Drama 'The Clearing' Is Riveting and Eerie Viewing

The streaming platform's first original scripted Aussie drama tells a nightmarish tale fictionalised from reality with a top-notch local cast.

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The Little Mermaid

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

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The Little Mermaid

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

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The Little Mermaid

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

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News
Sydney Film Festival 2023 Will Close with the Australian Premiere of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'

SFF is going the blockbuster route to finish out this year's festival, with the latest 'Indy' film screening straight from Cannes.

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Hawke's Bay in New Zealand Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

If you've always thought that New Zealand produces top drops, you're right — and now this region has an official tick of approval.

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Million Paws Walk 2023

Sun, 28 May, 2023
University of Queensland, St Lucia

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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Million Paws Walk 2023

Sun, 28 May, 2023
Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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Million Paws Walk 2023

Sun, 28 May, 2023
Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

Say goodbye to your childhood — 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' was just the beginning.

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A New Stage Version of 'The Wizard of Oz' Is Bringing Its Yellow Brick Road to Melbourne This Winter

Head off to see the wizard at this new production at Melbourne's National Theatre.

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The Wizard of Oz — Theatrical

Thu, 29 Jun - Sun, 9 Jul 2023
The National Theatre, St Kilda

Head over the rainbow to see this new version of the beloved classic at The National Theatre this winter.

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Feel Good Finds: Vinnies 50-Percent Off Sale

Thu, 1 Jun - Sat, 3 Jun 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The price is right at this huge three-day sale at all Vinnies stores across Queensland.

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