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
First Look: Have a Peek at the Revamped Riverland's New Three-Tier Waterfront Deck on Eagle Street

From Monday, May 22, this waterside spot will officially relaunch after a $3.5-million renovation.

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Frankie's Food Hall Is Ann Street's New Euro-Inspired Sandwich Diner, Carvery and Deli

This 40-seater in the Heritage Lanes precinct serves up a signature Croatian breakfast, roast rolls and Greek sweets Monday–Friday.

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The World's Best Barista for 2022 Is Coming to Brisbane to Pour Top-Notch Coffees

For five days, Melbourne's Axil Coffee and barista Anthony Douglas will be slinging caffeine at Brisbane's InterSection Project on Mary Street.

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Event
Axil Coffee Brisbane Pop-Up

Wed, 24 May - Sun, 28 May 2023
Intersection Project, Brisbane City

Home to Australia's best barista for two years in a row, Melbourne's Axil Coffee is making a five-day trip to Brisbane.

Buy Tickets

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Drawing Festival

Sun, 21 May, 2023
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane

Nurture your inner artist at Queensland Art Gallery's free one-day festival celebrating putting pencil to paper.

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How Soda Jerk Turned US Politics and All Your Favourite Movies Into Suburban Stoner Musical 'Hello Dankness'

Screening at Dark Mofo and Sydney Film Festival, Soda Jerk's first film since 'TERROR NULLIUS' is another stunning sample-fuelled piece of political art.

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Event
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Fri, 19 May - Sun, 8 Oct 2023
Melbourne Museum, Carlton

'Fantastic Beasts' has been turned into a natural history exhibition — and you can see it at Melbourne Museum.

Buy Tickets

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The Full Stunt-Filled Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning — Part One' Is Here

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: watch Tom Cruise ride a motorcycle off a cliff.

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Event
Limbo

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 7 Jun 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Simon Baker turns in a career-best performance in Ivan Sen's latest outback-set crime-thriller after the also-exceptional 'Mystery Road' and 'Goldstone'.

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Fast X

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 7 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Jason Momoa has a ball getting villainous in this pedal-to-the-metal saga's new ride, which is otherwise at its best when it's all about ridiculous stunts.

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John Farnham: Finding the Voice

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 7 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This rousing biodoc steps through the Australian music icon's journey from 'Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)' to the anthemic power ballad that almost didn't happen — and beyond.

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Beermuda — May 2023

Sat, 20 May, 2023
Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer.

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Disney+ Will Start Streaming Season Two of 'Loki' and New Marvel Series 'Echo' This Spring

Been missing the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the small screen? There are more Disney+ shows on the way before 2023 is out.

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Messina Is Releasing Its First-Ever Gelato-Inspired Sneakers — and There's Only 100 Pairs Available

The team at Customs Den have hand-painted these Nike Dunk High sets in dulce de leche-themed hues.

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Australia's Spanish Film Festival Is Back for 2023 with a 32-Movie Lineup to Celebrate Its 25th Year

Surveying the best cinema from Spain and Latin America, this year's festival kicks off with a culinary comedy, and includes a smash-hit thriller starring Miguel Herrán from 'Money Heist'.

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Spanish Film Festival 2023

Wed, 14 Jun - Wed, 5 Jul 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Brisbane's celebration of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back with a 32-movie lineup to mark its 25th year.

Buy Tickets

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Just In: Falls Festival Is Taking a Year Off and Won't Host Any Fests Over Summer 2023–24

"Our team needs a break, so this year we’ll take time off to enjoy the holiday period and allow some space to re-imagine how Falls will look in the future."

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Patricia Arquette Is a Sleuthing and Hustling Delight in Private Investigator Comedy 'High Desert'

Apple TV+'s latest star-studded series focuses on a recovering addict-turned-detective in California's Yucca Valley.

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Victoria Bridge Will Soon Be Covered in Shade to Make Strolls to and From South Bank More Pleasant

While the views are always great, the sun is usually glaring during this walk over the river — but that's about to change.

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The Pig 'N' Whistle and Milano's in the Queen Street Mall Look Set to Be Torn Down

Instead of bricks-and-mortar bars and restaurants, the mall might welcome pop-up gin bars, brewery tastings and food trucks.

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