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 Card Counter

Thu, 2 Dec - Wed, 22 Dec 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Oscar Isaac is exceptional in this weighty and compelling gambling drama from 'Taxi Driver' screenwriter and 'First Reformed' director Paul Schrader.

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The Card Counter

Thu, 2 Dec - Wed, 22 Dec 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Oscar Isaac is exceptional in this weighty and compelling gambling drama from 'Taxi Driver' screenwriter and 'First Reformed' director Paul Schrader.

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Dune

Thu, 2 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Phenomenally cast, staged and shot, this Timothée Chalamet-led version of sci-fi’s desert-dwelling space thriller is spectacular.

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Dune

Thu, 2 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Phenomenally cast, staged and shot, this Timothée Chalamet-led version of sci-fi’s desert-dwelling space thriller is spectacular.

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Dune

Thu, 2 Dec - Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Phenomenally cast, staged and shot, this Timothée Chalamet-led version of sci-fi’s desert-dwelling space thriller is spectacular.

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One of Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin-Filled Infinity Rooms Is Popping Up in Adelaide in 2022

The vibrant installation is touring from its permanent home at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

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The New Trailer for 'The Matrix Resurrections' Is Filled with Glitches, Deja Vu and Trippy Twists

"Maybe this isn't the story we think it is."

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A Massive Timothee Chalamet Mural Is Currently Towering Over Melbourne

It's part of a 615-square-metre artwork on the corner of Caledonian Lane and Londsale Street to celebrate the long-awaited release of 'Dune'.

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You Can Now Pick Up Gelato-Stuffed Panettone in Sydney So That's Your Christmas Dessert Sorted

Mr Gelato by Matteo is serving up Nutella and gelato pandoro, too, from its Collaroy and Freshwater stores.

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Rothwell's Is Edward Street's New Chandelier-Filled Bar and Grill in the Old Jamie's Italian Digs

The European-influenced restaurant hails from 1889 Enoteca's Dan Clark, with chef Ben Russell (Aria, Est Est Est) heading up the kitchen.

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Crown Hotel

446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche

The Lutwyche Road pub has reopened after a sleek $2.4 million makeover, complete with a new beer garden and heritage pavilion.

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And Just Like That, The Full Trailer for 'Sex and the City' Spinoff 'And Just Like That...' Is Here

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon return for another round of cosmos in this ten-part follow-up to the HBO hit.

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Splendour in the Grass Has Announced the Stacked Full Lineup for Its Delayed 20th-Anniversary Fest

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Glass Animals and Liam Gallagher are among the huge list of acts joining already-revealed headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator.

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Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in November 2021

Get stuck into the wittily great new season of 'The Great', a chilling and compelling new mystery series and a rousing documentary about Australia's Black Summer bushfires.

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Lune's New Limited-Edition Japanese Cheesecake and Lychee Jelly Croissants Look Like a Piece of Art

Called 'The Rose Lychee', they're only available at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art to celebrate the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial.

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Take Me to The Candy Shop

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - Sun, 2 Jan 2022
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Tex-Mex chain El Camino Cantina is celebrating summer with bright-hued, candy-flavoured margaritas — complete with edible candy garnishes.

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Take Me to The Candy Shop

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - Sun, 2 Jan 2022
El Camino Cantina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Tex-Mex chain El Camino Cantina is celebrating summer with bright-hued, candy-flavoured margaritas — complete with edible candy garnishes.

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Take Me to The Candy Shop

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - Sun, 2 Jan 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Tex-Mex chain El Camino Cantina is celebrating summer with bright-hued, candy-flavoured margaritas — complete with edible candy garnishes.

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Channing Tatum Is Bringing the 'Magic Mike' Franchise Back for a Third and Final Film

Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh are set to return to the series, with 'Magic Mike’s Last Dance' set to head straight to streaming in the US.

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The Star Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to a Sky-High Pool Club and Party Deck with Sweeping Views

From mid-December, it'll be pairing swims, cocktails and cabanas on the sixth level of the hotel's resort.

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