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
Netflix Is Now Streaming Melbourne-Shot Series 'Clickbait' If You Need a New Pulpy Thriller to Binge

Featuring 'Entourage' star Adrian Grenier, the new eight-part series follows the fallout from a viral video.

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

Including a nostalgic sequel, a high-octane franchise installment and two sports-focused documentaries.

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News
Queenslanders Will Still Need to Keep Wearing Masks in Most Situations for the Next Fortnight

You'll need to keep masking up indoors in public, at stadiums, on public transport and ride shares, and outdoors if you can't socially distance.

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News
Queensland Is Relaxing Gathering and Venue Restrictions (and Allowing Dancing) From 4pm Today

After recent lockdowns and tighter restrictions, Queensland is loosening the rules around parties, eating and drinking out of the house, vertical consumption, venue capacities and more.

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News
Brisbane's Night Noodle Markets Have Been Cancelled for 2021 and Will Return Next Year Instead

After being rescheduled once already, the popular food event has decided to sit out this year and make a comeback in 2022 instead.

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News
Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'

Directed by 'Jackie' filmmaker Pablo Larraín and set in 1991, the drama steps inside Diana's struggling marriage to Prince Charles.

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Event
The Handmade Market 2021

Sat, 28 Aug and Sat, 30 Oct 2021
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

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

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Guide
Ten Vibrant and Bustling Markets to Visit Around Brisbane This Spring

Give your wardrobe a boost, browse for art and design items, or get a jump on your Christmas shopping.

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News
'The Suicide Squad' Is the Latest Big Flick That's Being Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Digital

The second stab at bringing the DC Comics supervillain crew to the screen will hit video on demand on September 2.

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Event
Queer Screen Film Fest 2021

Thu, 16 Sep - Sun, 26 Sep 2021
Online

Celebrate LGBTIQA+ cinema from your couch thanks to this 40-plus film lineup.

Buy Tickets

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The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

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Event
Annette

Thu, 26 Aug - Wed, 15 Sep 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard play star-crossed lovers in this spectacular musical melodrama from 'Holy Motors' director Leos Carax and art-pop duo Sparks.

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Event
Candyman

Thu, 26 Aug - Wed, 15 Sep 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The 90s horror franchise gets a sharp, smart and sublimely shot new instalment, as produced and co-written by Jordan Peele.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From August 26

Head to the flicks to watch the sharp and stylish new 'Candyman' movie, a spectacular Adam Driver-starring musical and the follow-up to a recent horror hit.

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News
Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.

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The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd

If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.

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Event
Portside Spring Markets

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Brisbane's newest riverside markets are returning — so you can treat yourself to art, plants, ceramics, accessories and more.

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Event
Boho Luxe Market

Fri, 12 Nov - Sun, 14 Nov 2021
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

Bringing the Byron Bay lifestyle to Brisbane for three days of stalls, food trucks and glamping inspiration.

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IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.

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Crystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests

Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.

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