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.

  • Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
    News

    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay

    Located at the end of a valley in the Northern Rivers region, these cute, compact places to stay are surrounded by citrus trees — and plenty of quiet.

  • The First Trailers for Disney+'s 'Loki' and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Shows Are Here
    The First Trailers for Disney+'s 'Loki' and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Shows Are Here
    News

    The First Trailers for Disney+'s 'Loki' and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Shows Are Here

    Alongside 'WandaVision', they'll hit the streaming platform in the first half of 2021.

  • Pantone Has Announced Two "Enduring and Uplifting" Colours of the Year for 2021
    News

    Pantone Has Announced Two "Enduring and Uplifting" Colours of the Year for 2021

    Paired together, Ultimate Gray and vibrant yellow Illuminating are designed to convey "a message of happiness supported by fortitude".

  • Netflix Has Revealed the 17 Most Popular Movies and TV Shows We've Been Streaming in 2020
    News

    Netflix Has Revealed the 17 Most Popular Movies and TV Shows We've Been Streaming in 2020

    'The Queen's Gambit', 'Tiger King', 'Enola Holmes', 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' — they're all on the list.

  • Signature Sunday Festive Lunches
    Event

    Signature Sunday Festive Lunches

    Multiple single dates

    Signature Restaurant, South Brisbane

    Serving up a five-course Christmas feast for $75.

  • The BrisStyle Handmade Christmas Markets
    Event

    The BrisStyle Handmade Christmas Markets

    Sat, 12 Dec, 2020

    Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

    Forget machines — everything at this huge festive market is made by hand.

  • The Furnace
    Event

    The Furnace

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Australia's latest meat pie western heads back to gold-rush era Western Australia to tell a powerful tale.

  • Pomona Distilling Co's Summer Pop-Up Gin Bar
    Event

    Pomona Distilling Co's Summer Pop-Up Gin Bar

    Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec 2020

    Pomona Distilling Co's Summer Pop-Up Gin Bar, Teneriffe

    Sip gin cocktails from a Noosa Hinterland distillery — without leaving Brisbane's inner city.

    Book Now
  • The Furnace
    Event

    The Furnace

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Australia's latest meat pie western heads back to gold-rush era Western Australia to tell a powerful tale.

  • The Furnace
    Event

    The Furnace

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Australia's latest meat pie western heads back to gold-rush era Western Australia to tell a powerful tale.

  • The Midnight Sky
    Event

    The Midnight Sky

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    George Clooney grapples with space once again in this survivalist sci-fi drama, and the results are generally involving, engaging and poignant.

  • The Midnight Sky
    Event

    The Midnight Sky

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    George Clooney grapples with space once again in this survivalist sci-fi drama, and the results are generally involving, engaging and poignant.

  • The Midnight Sky
    Event

    The Midnight Sky

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    George Clooney grapples with space once again in this survivalist sci-fi drama, and the results are generally involving, engaging and poignant.

  • Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Victorian Government's $200 Regional Travel Vouchers
    News

    Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Victorian Government's $200 Regional Travel Vouchers

    You can apply for the first round of 40,000 vouchers from tomorrow — but there are some caveats.

  • The Witches
    Event

    The Witches

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Roald Dahl's beloved book returns to the big screen — but this is a tamer, lighter and blander version, even with Anne Hathaway chewing the scenery as the Grand High Witch.

  • The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10
    News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From December 10

    Head to the flicks to see a new take on an old favourite, a twist on the usual superhero formula and a big-thinking space movie.

  • The New Movies You Can Watch at Melbourne Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Melbourne Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Melbourne Cinemas From December 10
    The New Movies You Can Watch at Melbourne Cinemas From December 10
    News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Melbourne Cinemas From December 10

    Head to the flicks to see a new take on an old favourite, a big-thinking space movie and Australia's latest western.

  • The Witches
    Event

    The Witches

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Roald Dahl's beloved book returns to the big screen — but this is a tamer, lighter and blander version, even with Anne Hathaway chewing the scenery as the Grand High Witch.

  • The Witches
    Event

    The Witches

    Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Roald Dahl's beloved book returns to the big screen — but this is a tamer, lighter and blander version, even with Anne Hathaway chewing the scenery as the Grand High Witch.

  • Five Rib-Tickling TV Comedies to Stream When You Just Need to Brighten Up Your Day
    Guide

    Five Rib-Tickling TV Comedies to Stream When You Just Need to Brighten Up Your Day

    These hilarious shows will have you giggling and guffawing — and you can stream them now.

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