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.

Event
The Scary of Sixty-First

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

'Succession' cast member turned first-time feature filmmaker Dasha Nekrasova takes this conspiracy-fuelled horror movie on a wild ride.

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Virgin Is Selling Flights to and From Queensland From $59 Now That the Border Has Officially Reopened

The Sunshine State now allows double-vaccinated travellers to visit without quarantining — and double-jabbed Queenslanders to return home from interstate trips.

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My Chemical Romance Have Delayed Their First Aussie Tour in a Decade to 2023 and Added Extra Shows

You'll need to wait an extra year to grab your eyeliner and prepare to relive your teenage emo heyday.

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A Wes Anderson-Themed Bar Inspired by 'The French Dispatch' Has Popped Up at Cinema Nova

Stop by the photogenic Cafe Le Sans Blague to listen to French pop, eat pastries and feel like you've stepped into the film.

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The Trailer for New Aussie Fantasy Series 'Firebite' Gives Slaying Vampires an Indigenous Twist

Starring Rob Collins and Shantae Barnes-Cowan, and set in the South Australian desert, it's the latest project from acclaimed 'Sweet Country' filmmaker Warwick Thornton.

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Event
Boxing Day BBQ Brunch

Sun, 26 Dec, 2021
Hibiscus Room, Brisbane City

Break up your Boxing Day shopping with a rooftop barbecue, cocktails and a splash.

Buy Tickets

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Google Has Revealed All the Movies and TV Shows We've Been Searching for in 2021

If you binged 'Squid Game', then started obsessively searching for everything about the show you could find, you weren't alone.

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Floraly Is Delivering Tiny Living Christmas Trees to Your Door Again This Festive Season

Pop one of these tabletop trees in the centre of your Christmas spread, then replant it for next year afterwards.

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Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Super-Festive Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gelato Just for This Month

The December special pairs choc chip cookie dough with ginger cookie crumble, ginger creme and ginger caramel.

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Tropic Vice Is Mermaid Beach's New Pastel-Heavy, Palm Springs and Miami-Inspired Rooftop Bar

This summery Gold Coast newcomer is serving up seafood-heavy dishes, boozy slushies and salted caramel espresso martinis, and big California-meets-Florida vibes.

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Australia's Most Stunning Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2021's Eat Drink Design Awards

2021's most stylish hospitality spaces include a St Kilda wine bar, Parramatta restaurant and Fortitude Valley coffee haven.

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Event
Don't Look Up

Thu, 9 Dec - Fri, 31 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence try to stop a comet wiping out life on earth in this big-budget satire, which tasks its star-studded cast with smugly pointing out the obvious.

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Don't Look Up

Thu, 9 Dec - Fri, 31 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence try to stop a comet wiping out life on earth in this big-budget satire, which tasks its star-studded cast with smugly pointing out the obvious.

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Don't Look Up

Thu, 9 Dec - Fri, 31 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence try to stop a comet wiping out life on earth in this big-budget satire, which tasks its star-studded cast with smugly pointing out the obvious.

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Event
Dear Evan Hansen

Thu, 9 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The Tony-winning Broadway hit heads to the big screen, but can't overcome its questionable narrative and awkward lead performance.

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Event
Dear Evan Hansen

Thu, 9 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The Tony-winning Broadway hit heads to the big screen, but can't overcome its questionable narrative and awkward lead performance.

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Event
Dear Evan Hansen

Thu, 9 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

The Tony-winning Broadway hit heads to the big screen, but can't overcome its questionable narrative and awkward lead performance.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 9

Head to the flicks to see Wes Anderson's latest star-studded delight, a disaster satire and a Broadway hit leap from the stage to the screen.

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Guide
Six Melbourne Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Melbourne bars.

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Event
Bloomville

Sat, 15 Jan - Sat, 29 Jan 2022
Woodlea Town, Aintree

Sugar Republic's latest pop-up features flowers, cherry blossoms, a sunshine room, a scratch ’n’ sniff floral wall and a confetti shower.

Buy Tickets

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