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
Ema

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Both scorching and stunning, the latest film from Chilean director Pablo Larraín follows a reggaeton dancer trying to move forward after a traumatic incident.

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Those Who Wish Me Dead

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Starring Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper, this action-infused crime-thriller wants to burn bright, but usually only flickers.

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Those Who Wish Me Dead

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Starring Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper, this action-infused crime-thriller wants to burn bright, but usually only flickers.

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Those Who Wish Me Dead

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Starring Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper, this action-infused crime-thriller wants to burn bright, but usually only flickers.

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

It might star Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson, but the latest 'Saw' film is as derivative as you'd expect of the ninth instalment in the horror franchise.

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

It might star Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson, but the latest 'Saw' film is as derivative as you'd expect of the ninth instalment in the horror franchise.

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Thu, 13 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

It might star Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson, but the latest 'Saw' film is as derivative as you'd expect of the ninth instalment in the horror franchise.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From May 13

Head to the flicks to watch a stunning dance-fuelled drama, a horror sequel and Angelina Jolie's return to the big screen.

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Qantas and Jetstar Have Pushed Back Plans to Resume International Flights Until December

Initially, the airlines were hoping to start jetting overseas in October.

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Assistance Dogs Australia Wants You To Name One of Its Super Cute Puppies

It needs to start with the letter B, and have two syllables — so Boaty McBoatface is out.

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Bluesfest's Rescheduled 2021 Festival Will Now Take Place in October

After being cancelled in March due to an COVID-19 outbreak, it'll now be held over October's four-day long weekend.

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The Second Part of Netflix's French Mystery Series 'Lupin' Now Has a Release Date and Trailer

The Parisian thief's story isn't over yet.

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Event
Nutella Festival 2021

Sat, 10 Jul, 2021
Nightquarter, Birtinya

Nutella doughnuts, gelato, pizza, milkshakes and sliders — you're likely to find them all here.

Buy Tickets

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The New Trailer for 'The Green Knight' Pits an Axe-Swinging Dev Patel Against an Eerie Giant

In his medieval thriller, Patel delves into the fantasy genre, messes with Arthurian legend and takes on a 14th-century tale.

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The Federal Government Will Spend $3.4 Billion on Women's Health, Safety and Financial Security

Part of the 2021–22 Budget, it covers cervical and breast cancer screening programs, endometriosis support, services for women and children who are experiencing violence, and childcare.

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This Year's Federal Budget Gives Roads, Rail and Infrastructure Projects a $15.2 Billion Boost

The funds cover the next ten years, as part of overall $110 billion spend across the same period.

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Melburnians Who Visited These Venues Are Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

A man who arrived back from overseas and undertook hotel quarantine in South Australia has tested positive after returning to Melbourne.

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Frank Green Is Releasing a Range of 'Lion King'-Themed Reusable Cups and Bottles

Say "no worries" while you're sipping coffee from a Simba, Timon and Pumbaa cup — and doing the environment a solid in the process.

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Event
Virtual Indigenous Film Festival — National Reconciliation Week

Thu, 27 May - Mon, 31 May 2021
Online

FanForce TV is showcasing Indigenous Australian filmmaking with online screenings and live-streamed Q&As.

Buy Tickets

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News
Anita Gelato Is Opening Its First Queensland Store in West Village's Old Peters Ice Cream Factory

It'll join Beirut Bazaar and Harris Farm Markets at the West End spot's expanding dining and retail precinct.

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