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
Krispy Kreme Has Just Released a Limited-Edition Range of Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits

Dubbed 'doggie doughnuts' and available in the lead up to International Dog Day, they come in six flavours — including original glazed and choc sprinkles.

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The IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.

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Four LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown

The Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Local Government Areas are now under the same stay-at-home conditions as Greater Sydney.

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The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia

Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.

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Paramount+ Is Australia's Newest Streaming Service with 20,000-Plus Episodes and Films

Say goodbye to existing platform 10 All Access, and hello to its rebranded new guise — which features everything from classic movies to must-see new drama series.

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News
The First Trailer for 'The Great' Season Two Teases Another Satirical Stab at Russian History

Elle Fanning returns as Catherine the Great, Nicholas Hoult plays Peter III once again — and this time they're joined by Gillian Anderson as the empress' mother.

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News
Netflix Has Dropped a New Sneak Peek at 'Stranger Things' Season Four Ahead of Its 2022 Release

The wait for new episodes is slowly coming to an end.

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This Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across Queensland

The map lets Brisbanites see where vaccination clinics are located across the city.

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Event
The Suicide Squad

Sun, 8 Aug - Sat, 28 Aug 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The DC Extended Universe gives its crew of supervillain criminals a big-screen do-over — and the resulting film is lively, raucous and well-cast, but also repetitive and average.

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Masks Remain Mandatory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland for the Next Fortnight

The region's latest lockdown is coming to an end after eight days, but masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.

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Southeast Queensland's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Apply Until August 22

The eight-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but a heap of familiar rules are being put in place.

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Vivid Sydney Has Cancelled Its 2021 Festival and Is Planning to Return Next Winter Instead

Instead of trying to postpone again around Sydney's current outbreak and lockdown, the light, music and art-filled festival will focus on planning for next year.

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This Multi-Sensory Playground Is Bringing Its Light-Filled Mazes and Inflatable Spaces to Brisbane

'Imaginaria' is heading to town for this year's Brisbane Festival following a busy stint in Melbourne since late 2020.

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Ten Must-See Movies to Stream During Melbourne International Film Festival's 2021 Online Program

Check out a chilling New Zealand-set thriller, a savage Chilean drama about influencers and an essential documentary about pioneering women in electronic music.

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Event
Baja at Home

Thu, 5 Aug - Sat, 7 Aug 2021
Baja Modern Mexican, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley's SoCal-style Mexican spot is serving up make-at-home taco kits.

Buy Tickets

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News
This Escape Room Has Released an Online Mystery Kit for You to Sleuth Your Way Through at Home

Download 'A Most Mysterious Convention' from the Arcadium Adventures website, then start solving puzzles and decoding secret messages.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From August 5

Head to the flicks to watch a supervillain sequel and a sweet French comedy about growing prize-winning roses.

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Mac in the Box

Sat, 31 Jul - Sun, 8 Aug 2021
City Winery Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Head to Fortitude Valley to pick up three cheese, truffle, smoked ocean trout, and Italian pork, fennel and tomato mac 'n' cheese.

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CJ's Pasta Lasagne Drive-Thru

Wed, 4 Aug - Sat, 7 Aug 2021
CJ's Pasta, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's lasagne drive-thru is back — and this time, it's also handing out free meals to hospitality workers doing it tough during the pandemic.

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Stone and Wood's Lockdown Drive-Thru

Fri, 6 Aug - Sun, 8 Aug 2021
Stone & Wood Brewery Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Pick up fresh brews without leaving your car — including a strawberries and cream-flavoured brew.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From August 5

Mac in the Box

CJ's Pasta Lasagne Drive-Thru

Stone and Wood's Lockdown Drive-Thru

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