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.

Event
Big Deal

Thu, 16 Sep - Wed, 6 Oct 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

'Bondi Hipster' Christiaan Van Vuuren joins forces with 'The Chaser' member Craig Reucassel to explore cash donations in Australian politics in this impassioned and engaging documentary.

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Pig

Thu, 16 Sep - Wed, 6 Oct 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Nicolas Cage puts in one of his finest performances yet in this thoughtful revenge thriller about a truffle hunter searching for his stolen pig.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From September 16

Head to the flicks to watch Nicolas Cage play a truffle hunter, a potent documentary about money in Australian politics and an intense drama about a fractured marriage.

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Valley Hops Is the New Sky-High Brewery and Bar Opening on Cloudland's Ann Street Rooftop

Set to welcome in Brisbanites later this spring, the new brewery will pair beers and brewhouse-style food with views over Fortitude Valley.

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Let the Music Play

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Celebrating live gigs after more than a year of lockdowns and restrictions, this multi-venue Fortitude Valley festival features The Jungle Giants, Shag Rock, Nerve and more.

Buy Tickets

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Plant Market

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Brisbane arts, crafts and market group BrisStyle is heading to Roma Street Parklands for a Saturday shopping session filled with greenery.

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Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

The hit musical is bringing its 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired love story — and its Jets versus Sharks rivalry — back to the silver screen.

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Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Australian Burger Joint in Penrith Next Week

Initially, the Mulgoa Road eatery will be serving up burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches and shakes for takeaway only.

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Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season

One of this year's best surprises, the series follows NYC neighbours who start a 'Serial'-style podcast when someone in their building turns up dead.

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These Two Aussie Distilleries Have Created a New Spirit That Pairs Malt and Botanical Flavours

It's called Jennifer, it's made by Never Never Distilling Co and Sullivans Cove, and it can be subbed into both gin and whisky cocktails.

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Three Huge Tour Promoters Are Giving Vaxxed Aussies Free Tickets to All Their Big 2022 Shows

Had both your COVID-19 jabs? You can go in the running to win a 'Vaxstage Pass' that'll give you two tickets to Live Nation, Frontier Touring and TEG's 2022 arena and stadium shows.

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Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Is Reopening with a New Beer Garden and Heritage Pavilion

The Lutwyche Road pub is relaunching on Friday, October 1 following a $2.4 million revamp.

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Stone and Wood, Two Birds and Fixation Breweries Have All Just Been Bought by Beer Giant Lion

Lion has purchased the Fermentum Group of breweries, which also includes Little Dragon and Sunly Seltzer.

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Australia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes

The new digital pass will replace physical incoming passenger cards, and will also capture your vaccination status.

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The Green Has Opened a Permanent Plant Shop and Middle Eastern Restaurant on James Street

Tuck into green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants, then take some greenery home with you.

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Instagram's New Map Search Feature Helps You Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars and Small Businesses

Looking to support local businesses? Not sure where to start? You can now find popular tagged locations via Instagram's just-launched new feature.

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The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks

When it hits Disney+ in November, it'll mark the fourth new TV series about Marvel Cinematic Universe characters in 2021.

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A Heap of Already-Delayed Movies Have Postponed Their Australian Releases Due to Lockdowns

Been waiting for 'No Time to Die', 'Dune', 'The French Dispatch', 'Halloween Kills' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'? You'll be waiting a bit longer.

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Spring Sounds at Sunset

Fri, 12 Nov - Sun, 14 Nov 2021
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse is filling its performance lawn with free jazz, blues, folk and world music tunes for three spring nights.

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The Full Trailer for 'Dexter: New Blood' Resurrects Familiar Faces and Fleshes Out Dexter's New Life

The serial killer and blood-splatter expert isn't the only recognisable character returning in this new ten-episode limited series.

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