Sarah Ward

Name: You Hurt My Feelings
Start: 2023-06-15
End: 2023-07-05
Location: Australia

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
From Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After

Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.

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David Harbour Tries to Turn a Gamer Into a Real-Life Racer in the Trailer for 'Gran Turismo'

The hit video game series is heading to cinemas, in a film that draws upon professional driver Jann Mardenborough's real-life story.

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Coming Soon: Ardo's Is Opening Its Second Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop in Graceville

Just months after launching in Newstead, this vino-slinging joint from the City Winery crew is expanding to Brisbane's west.

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'The Rocky Horror Show' Will Do the Time Warp Again on the Gold Coast This Spring

The new Australian run of 'Rocky Horror' will head to The Star on the Gold Coast in September.

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Coming Soon: Claw Is the New 1000-Person Crab Shack Bringing Bibs, Games and a Sports Bar to King Street

This California-inspired joint will get cracking with shellfish, brisket and craft beers, plus an arcade, DJs and live tunes.

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Event
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 24 May 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Marvel's ragtag space crew says its farewell with an entertaining and soulful last ride — and a welcome focus on Rocket.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 24 May 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Marvel's ragtag space crew says its farewell with an entertaining and soulful last ride — and a welcome focus on Rocket.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 24 May 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Marvel's ragtag space crew says its farewell with an entertaining and soulful last ride — and a welcome focus on Rocket.

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News
David Attenborough's 'Our Planet' Nature Documentary Series Is Getting a Sequel This Winter

More cute critters are on their way to your streaming queue, paired with Attenborough's narration, in 'Our Planet II'.

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Mt Coot-tha's The Summit Is Set to Score a Two-Level Pavilion with a Gin Distillery and Rooftop Garden

The sky-high tourist destination's current cafe will be demolished, and the heritage-listed restaurant will score a new deck with killer views.

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Guide
Eight Events That'll Get You Giggling at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2023 Beyond the Usual Stand-Up Sets

Whether you're after late-night laughs, Tarantino tributes, improvised murder-mysteries or two types of roast in one, here's what you should be chuckling at.

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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2023 Multicultural Comedy Gala

Sat, 13 May, 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Celebrate cultural and comedic diversity with He Huang, Andy Saunders, Khaled Khalafalla, Neel Kolhatkar, Fiona O'Loughlin and John Safran.

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Event
Sunday Roast

Sun, 14 May, 2023
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Watch comedians serve up their most biting jokes over a Sunday meal.

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Event
Frocking Hilarious

Sat, 6 May, 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Australia's comedy queens are hitting the stage to raise funds to help champion women's rights globally.

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Event
The Kaye Hole

Fri, 26 May - Sat, 27 May 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Reuben Kaye brings a blend of circus, comedy, burlesque, drag and cabaret to Brisbane Powerhouse.

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News
Netflix's True-Crime Anthology 'Monster' Will Focus on the Menéndez Brothers in Season Two

After 2022's 'DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story', 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story' will hit your streaming queue in 2024.

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News
Splendour in the Grass Has Announced Its 2023 Sideshows If You're Skipping Byron Bay This Year

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Little Simz, Tove Lo and Noah Cyrus are all doing their own gigs when they head Down Under this winter.

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Restaurant
Chat Thai

10 East Esplanade, Manly

The Sydney stalwart's northern beaches outpost.

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Bar
City Winery

11 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's first inner city winery.

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Guide
The Best Distilleries in New South Wales for 2024

Splash one of these standout spirits into your glass — and vote for your favourite to be stocked in more BWS stores across the state.

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