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
From RackaRacka's Viral Videos to 2023's Creepiest Horror Movie: Danny Philippou Chats 'Talk to Me'

Since they were nine, Adelaide-born twins Danny and Michael Philippou wanted to make movies. Now they've directed the A24-distributed horror sensation of the year.

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Event
$30 Pork Knuckle Sunday

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023
Brisbane German Club, East Brisbane

Tuck into one of the German Club's legendary slabs of pork for your Sunday lunch.

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Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves — The Little Red Company

Wed, 26 Jul - Sat, 29 Jul 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

After celebrating the music of 'Love Actually' and 'Bond' soundtracks, Naomi Price and Adam Brunes' theatre company pays tribute to 'Sister Act'.

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Paint Like Monet

Multiple single dates
Northshore Hamilton, Hamilton

Take inspiration from this multi-sensory exhibition's stunning art by picking up a paintbrush over champagne.

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Shut Up and Take My Money: The Newly Defrosted and Still-Hilarious 'Futurama' Is Back in Vintage Form

It's been 24 years since it debuted, and ten since it last aired episodes, but Matt Groening's other big animated hit feels like it never left.

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Nine New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Get comfy on the couch with Nicolas Cage playing Dracula, mind-bending body horror starring Alexander Skarsgård and a couple of stellar Australian films.

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Higher, Further, Faster: The Full Trailer for 'The Marvels' Is Here with Space Fights and Flerkens

Continuing its fifth phase, the MCU is teaming up Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan to save several worlds.

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It Looks Like Some of 2023's Big Movies Might Delay Releasing Until 2024 Due to the Actors' Strike

'Dune: Part One' was delayed due to the pandemic — and 'Dune: Part Two' might take longer to make it to the big screen, too.

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Event
Whisky Whisky 2023

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Sip and sample more than 80 local and international whiskies in Fish Lane — and win whisky-themed prizes at the boozy claw machine.

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Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Big Bavarian Celebration to Brisbane for the First Time

Already a hit around the rest of Australia, this one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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'War on Waste' Has Set Up a Fast Fashion Graveyard at Splendour to Highlight Textiles in Landfill

The Byron Bay festival now boasts Lizzo, Flume, Mumford & Sons and a cemetery calling attention to fashion waste.

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Talk to Me

Thu, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou, aka RackaRacka, cross over from YouTube videos to the big screen with this super-creepy instant horror gem.

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Getting Paul Mescal Dancing in the Australian Desert: Benjamin Millepied Chats Reimagining 'Carmen'

In the acclaimed dancer-turned-filmmaker's hands, outback town Broken Hill backdrops a brand-new take on the classic opera.

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It's Official: Toombul's Flood-Damaged Shopping Centre Is Set to Be Demolished

Brisbane City Council has approved the application to tear down the northside precinct, with plans for the site's future still being finalised.

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Replicas of Central Perk, That Orange Couch and the 'Friends' Fountain Are Popping Up in Australia

This might make your day, your week, your month and even your year.

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Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.

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Winghaus Women's World Cup

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Feast your way through the football frenzy with chicken salt, maple bacon, salsa brava and curry ketchup wings.

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Women's World Cup at Felons' Barrel Hall

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

Watch every second of the action on the big screen by the river, beer in hand.

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Women's World Cup Live at Archive

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Archive Beer Boutique, West End

Embrace football fever with a beer in your hand at this West End watering hole.

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'The Lion King' in Concert with a Live Orchestra Is Coming to Australia for the Film's 30th Anniversary

Disney's animated stroll through the jungle is the latest film returning to the big screen with a live orchestra, this time playing Hans Zimmer's score and Elton John and Tim Rice's songs.

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