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
Boutique Spring Hill Hotel The Inchcolm by Ovolo Has Revamped Its 1920s-Inspired Bar and Bistro

Restaurant Salon de Co has shut up shop, with The Inchcolm Bar taking its place.

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La Macelleria Teneriffe's Seventh Birthday Party

Sun, 18 Jul, 2021
La Macelleria Gelateria, Teneriffe

Celebrate with a day-long Italian fiesta.

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Dylan Mooney: Blak Superheroes

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 - Mon, 18 Apr 2022
Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane

Yuwi, Torres Strait Islander and Australian-born South Sea Island artist Dylan Mooney gives First Nations characters a comic book-style makeover.

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The ABC Is Screening (and Streaming) Two of the Best Australian Docos of 2021 for NAIDOC Week

'Firestarter — The Story of Bangarra' and 'My Name Is Gulpilil' will both be available to watch for free from this week.

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You Can Now Pick Up DIY Mulled Wine Kits to Steam Up Your Winter

Jam Shed Wines is giving away mulled wine mixes with bottles of its Jam Shed shiraz at independent retailers.

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McDonald's Has Released a New Range of Peter Alexander PJs Covered in Burgers, Fries and Golden Arches

The fast food chain has teamed up with Peter Alexander to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Truffle Degustation

Thu, 1 Jul - Sat, 7 Aug 2021
Signature Restaurant, South Brisbane

Emporium's fine diner is serving up a seven-course truffle feast for $140.

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Australia Post Has Revamped Its Parcel Packaging to Include Traditional First Nations Place Names

Thanks to new dedicated spaces on Parcel Post and Express Post satchels, you can acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land that your letter is being delivered to.

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Face Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Brisbane and Several Other Areas of Queensland Until July 16

For the next two weeks, residents in a significant part of the state will need to keep masking up unless they're at home.

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Brisbane and Moreton Bay's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until July 16

The four-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but life isn't returning to normal just yet.

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The 12 Best Films of 2021 So Far

This year has only just reached the halfway point, but it has already delivered plenty of big-screen gems — here's what you need to see.

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This Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like

Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.

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Gelatissimo Is Delivering Build-Your-Own Sundaes to Help You Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Lockdown

Pick your flavours, cones and toppings, then get scooping at home.

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The Brisbane and Moreton Bay Local Government Areas Will Remain in Lockdown for an Extra 24 Hours

With new locally acquired COVID-19 cases still popping up, the Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay local government areas will remain under stay-at-home conditions for an extra day.

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Amazon's Straight-to-Streaming 'Cinderella' Musical Has Just Dropped Its Lively First Trailer

Camila Cabello plays the titular character — and Billy Porter co-stars as Fab G, her fairy godparent.

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The Ten Best Straight-to-Streaming Films and Specials of 2021 So Far

This year's streaming gems so far include a potent Oscar-nominated drama, a caustic and twisty thriller, and a movie about a killer pair of jeans.

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Peanut Butter-Flavoured Whiskey Is the Next Creative Tipple You Can Add to Your Liquor Cabinet

It tastes like peanut butter — obviously — with notes of vanilla and caramel popcorn, too.

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The 12 Best New TV Shows of 2021 So Far That You Need to Catch Up On Right Now

From powerful dramas to hilarious comedies, these are the best brand new TV shows that've graced screens and streaming queues so far this year.

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Netflix Has Turned RL Stine's 'Fear Street' Horror Novels Into a Gory Slasher Film Trilogy

A different film will hit the streaming platform across the first three Fridays in July, delivering bumps and jumps in instalments set in 1994, 1978 and 1666.

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Herself

Thu, 1 Jul - Wed, 21 Jul 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Following a single mother trying to build a new life after escaping an abusive marriage, this sensitive and compelling drama pairs a clear-eyed perspective with a powerful lead performance.

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