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
Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 19th Birthday by Giving Away a Year's Worth of Free Flights

You and your plus one could win 12 domestic return flights and six international return flights to use over the next 12 months.

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'Only Murders in the Building' Will Bring Season Three's Sleuthing to Your Streaming Queue in August

Everyone's favourite murder-mystery comedy returns this winter with Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd joining the cast.

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Coming Soon: The Lex Is the NYC-Inspired Restaurant Taking Over From Three Blue Ducks at W Brisbane

Expect New York City-style dishes using southeast Queensland produce, including oyster brine martinis and dry-aged beef on the grill.

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Four Pillars Is Doing Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins for 2023 — and Hosting a Midwinter Gin Fest

What's better than one bloody great gin? Two, plus 15 events celebrating Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Coming Soon: Viva La Cali Is Fortitude Valley's New Laneway Bar and Restaurant From the 1st Edition Crew

Banh mi-inspired tacos, beef tartare with jalapeños and chilli mango coconut slushies are on the menu at this newcomer to California Lane.

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This Hotel on Lord Howe Island Has Just Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific for 2023

Seven Australian hotels made Tripadvisor's list, alongside resorts in Fiji and Bora Bora.

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Netflix's Crackdown on Sharing Passwords Has Started Rolling Out in Australia

If you want to let someone who doesn't live with you access your account, you'll now need to pay an extra $7.99 per month.

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Event
Renfield

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula. 

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

They made an ace pair in 'Bad Neighbours' and 'Bad Neighbours 2', and they're just as entertaining together in Apple TV+'s new comedy.

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Disney+'s The Family-Inspired Australian Cult Drama 'The Clearing' Is Riveting and Eerie Viewing

The streaming platform's first original scripted Aussie drama tells a nightmarish tale fictionalised from reality with a top-notch local cast.

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Event
The Little Mermaid

Thu, 25 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

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Sydney Film Festival 2023 Will Close with the Australian Premiere of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'

SFF is going the blockbuster route to finish out this year's festival, with the latest 'Indy' film screening straight from Cannes.

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Hawke's Bay in New Zealand Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

If you've always thought that New Zealand produces top drops, you're right — and now this region has an official tick of approval.

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Event
Million Paws Walk 2023

Sun, 28 May, 2023
University of Queensland, St Lucia

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

Say goodbye to your childhood — 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' was just the beginning.

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Feel Good Finds: Vinnies 50-Percent Off Sale

Thu, 1 Jun - Sat, 3 Jun 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The price is right at this huge three-day sale at all Vinnies stores across Queensland.

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Coming Soon: Patio Is the Leafy New Neighbourhood Bar Bringing Range Brewing's Beers to Rosalie

Moga Izakaya & Sushi's former home is set to become an Aussie pub-influenced watering hole with a sunny beer garden.

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Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 Will Open with Aussie Sundance Audience Award-Winner 'Shayda'

Also on the lineup: world-premiere documentary 'Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story', MIFF's first-ever gala screening from its Music on Film program.

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David Attenborough's Dinosaur Documentary Series 'Prehistoric Planet' Is Still a Stunner in Season Two

Move over 'Jurassic Park' — with its spectacular second five-night run, 'Prehistoric Planet' is the best dinosaur franchise now.

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Brisbane Reclink Community Cup 2023

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023
Enoggera Memorial Park, Enoggera

Brisbane's annual musos vs journos AFL match returns to raise money for an excellent cause.

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

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The Little Mermaid

Sydney Film Festival 2023 Will Close with the Australian Premiere of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'

Hawke's Bay in New Zealand Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

Million Paws Walk 2023

More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

Feel Good Finds: Vinnies 50-Percent Off Sale

Coming Soon: Patio Is the Leafy New Neighbourhood Bar Bringing Range Brewing's Beers to Rosalie

Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 Will Open with Aussie Sundance Audience Award-Winner 'Shayda'

David Attenborough's Dinosaur Documentary Series 'Prehistoric Planet' Is Still a Stunner in Season Two

Brisbane Reclink Community Cup 2023

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