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
Tasmania Will Open to All Double-Jabbed Australian and International Arrivals on December 15

Dreaming of a summer getaway to Tasmania? The Apple Isle has set its official reopening date, based on when it expects to get to the 90-percent double-vaccinated threshold.

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Event
Spring Spritz Garden at Riverbar and Kitchen

Fri, 15 Oct - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

Your spring plans can now include sparkling spritzes, riverside high teas and killer views.

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News
Ten Standout Movies to Watch at the 2021 Brisbane International Film Festival

Exceptional snapshots of twentysomething life, Aussie revenge westerns, wild tweet-to-screen adaptations, an award-winner about a sex tape — they're all screening at this year's BIFF.

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News
Qantas Is Bringing Forward International Flights to Singapore, Fiji, Johannesburg and Thailand

The airline will start flying to Singapore in mid-November — and Australia could have a quarantine-free travel bubble in place with the southeast Asian city-state by then.

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Event
Barks & Brews Halloween Edition

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021
The Brightside, Brisbane

Take your dog for a drink at The Brightside.

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Event
Netherworld Monster Menagerie Beer Festival 2021

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Netherworld's annual celebration of beastly brews is back with blood orange-spiced witbiers, mulled stouts and spiced pumpkin ales.

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Event
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This emotional documentary isn't without its missteps, but still simmers with the celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian's passion and curiosity.

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Event
The Harder They Fall

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Stepping back to the Old West with an all-star cast, this revisionist western is ambitious and memorable, smart and suave, and an all-round swaggering film

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Event
Malignant

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

After a slow start, 70s and 80-inspired body-horror flick from Australian director James Wan evolves into a limb-thrashing, blood-splattering, gleefully chaotic ride.

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Event
The Last Duel

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Matt Damon, Adam Driver and 'Killing Eve' star Jodie Comer recreate medieval history in this weighty and savage drama from Ridley Scott.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From October 21

Head to the flicks to watch a bold take on the western genre, a riveting historical drama and two fascinating documentaries about famous figures.

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News
Harajuku Gyoza's Lemon Meringue Dumplings Are the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

This gyoza-dessert hybrid comes filled with lemon curd and topped with mini meringues.

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Event
Big Summer Block Party

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021
Various Fortitude Valley venues, Fortitude Valley

Party in the street, hop between Fortitude Valley venues and dance to 21 different acts at this new event from the team behind BIGSOUND.

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News
Big Summer Block Party Is the Huge Free Gig That's Closing Down Warner Street for a Night of Live Tunes

Party in the street, hop between Fortitude Valley venues and dance to 21 different acts at this new event from the team behind BIGSOUND.

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Event
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Kalbar Sunflower Farm

Multiple single dates
Kalbar Sunflower Farm, Kalbar

Spend a day frolicking through a field of 80,000 sunflowers — and picking them.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market 2021

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

Trawling the mall isn't your only option when it comes to Christmas shopping.

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Event
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets 2021

Sat, 4 Dec, 2021
Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah

Browse your way through festive stalls under fairy lights — then stop at the North Pole-themed bar.

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News
Netflix Just Dropped the Trailer for the New John Cho-Starring Live-Action 'Cowboy Bebop' Series

The cult Japanese anime and its space western hijinks are getting the Netflix treatment this November.

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Event
Urban Wine Walk Brisbane Spring 2021

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Take your love of wine to the streets on this self-guided stroll between Brisbane bars.

Buy Tickets

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News
Agnes Bakery Is Opening Its Permanent Store in a Heritage-Listed James Street Cottage This Week

A pop-up hit during Brisbane's lockdown, this pastry offshoot from Fortitude Valley's Agnes restaurant is pairing baked goods with coffee five days a week.

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