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.

News
Interview: M. Night Shyamalan on His New Film Split, Plot Twists and Taking Risks

His latest film features James McAvoy fielding 23 different personalities.

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News
A Giant Inflatable Waterslide for Kidults Is Coming to Brisbane

Fresh from the Hunter Valley, Slideapaloooza will roll out a 400-metre slide later this year.

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Event
Patriots Day

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This thriller about the Boston bombings is well crafted, but recent political developments make it a rather uncomfortable watch.

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Event
Patriots Day

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This thriller about the Boston bombings is well crafted, but recent political developments make it a rather uncomfortable watch.

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Event
Patriots Day

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Sydney

This thriller about the Boston bombings is well crafted, but recent political developments make it a rather uncomfortable watch.

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Event
Milton Markets

Sun, 24 Dec, 2017
Milton Markets, Milton

This weekly westside shopping gathering is worth getting up early for.

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Restaurant
Cheddar

83 Albert Street, Brisbane City

This CBD cafe serves up more than just cheese.

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Restaurant
Eat Mii

173 Boundary Street, West End

West End has a new Vietnamese breakfast, brunch and lunch spot.

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Event
Manchester by the Sea

Thu, 2 Feb - Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This Oscar-nominated drama is absolutely devastating.

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Event
Manchester by the Sea

Thu, 2 Feb - Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Sydney

This Oscar-nominated drama is absolutely devastating.

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Event
Manchester by the Sea

Thu, 2 Feb - Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This Oscar-nominated drama is absolutely devastating.

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News
Basking in the Beauty of Moonlight with Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Barry Jenkins

He chats to us about representing alternate characters, male vulnerability and black consciousness in a feature film.

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News
Alliance Française French Film Festival Reveals 2017 Lineup

With 45 formidable films on offer, from the Audrey Tatou-starring Jacques Cousteau biopic to Venice Film Festival highlight Planetarium.

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News
Brisbane's Ambitious Leaning Tower Features Seasonal Vertical Gardens

New development The Jardino intends to give Pisa a run for its money.

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News
Junk Is South Bank's New Hawker-Style Asian Fusion Eatery

The brains behind Donut Boyz and Hello Harry are putting gyoza in bao because they can.

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Event
Help Keep Junky Comics Open Fundraiser

Sun, 19 Feb, 2017
Betty's Espresso, South Brisbane

As it approaches its second birthday, the West End favourite is raising funds to keep trading.

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News
South Brisbane's Peel Street Welcomes Mediterranean Newcomer 35 Bar & Bistro

With ex-Gordon Ramsay mentee executive chef Sean Calliste at the helm.

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News
Ten Films From Sundance 2017 We're Hoping Make it to Australian Cinemas

Ghost stories, dance docos and rags-to-riches rap efforts.

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Gresham Lane's new go-to spot for healthy snacks and hefty pork belly.

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Cult Movie Screenings at In the House 2017

Fri, 3 Feb - Fri, 9 Jun 2017
Event Cinemas Myer Centre, Brisbane

Your Friday night dose of nostalgia.

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