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
Beers on the Lawn 2020

Sat, 22 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2020
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

Two days of brews by the river.

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Brisbane Queer Film Festival 2020

Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar 2020
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

Spend 11 days watching 16 LGBTQIA+ films — and a heap of shorts — from around the world.

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Galentine's Day Openair Cinema

Thu, 13 Feb, 2020
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Gather the gals for an outdoor screening of 'Bridesmaids' — for just $5.

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The Milton Good Beer Trail 2020

Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Jump between craft-loving joints in Brisbane's new beer capital.

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Thirteen 2020 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately

Catch up on the best films of the last year, from historic winner 'Parasite' to two films you can stream on Netflix right now.

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Float In Cinema

Multiple single dates
W Brisbane, Brisbane City

Splash around and sip cocktails while watching water-themed movies.

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Green Jam Sessions 2020 — POSTPONED

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020
QPAC, South Bank

Kick back with Friday arvo tunes and food.

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World Science Festival Brisbane 2020 — CANCELLED

Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

New York's science extravaganza returns to Brisbane.

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Spiders – The Exhibition: After Dark — CANCELLED

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Drinks, demonstrations, music, science and more than 200 spider specimens, all during a night at the museum.

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The 'Saw' Franchise Returns with Chris Rock, Samuel L Jackson and More Gruesome Murders

The ninth film in the series, 'Spiral: From the Book of Saw' follows a new spate of killings — and the cops trying to solve them.

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This 'Friends'-Themed Brunch Will Be There for You with Bottomless Booze and a Big-Screen Viewing Party

It'll feature 'Friends' trivia, 'Friends'-themed charades and a 'Friends' costume competition, too.

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Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival Has Revealed Its Luminous 2020 Program

Now in its fifth year, the festival celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling.

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'Call Me By Your Name' Valentine's Screening

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020
Palace James Street Cinemas, Fortitude Valley

Revisit this supremely moving romance — on the perfect day for it.

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This Luxe and Leisurely Trip Will Take You Across the Outback on One of Australia's Oldest Trains

It's the Spirit of Progress' longest-ever journey — after first carrying passengers back in 1937.

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Atari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels

From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.

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Long-Awaited 'The Big Lebowski' Spinoff 'The Jesus Rolls' Finally Has a Trailer

Twenty-two years later, this follow-up continues the story of Jesus Quintana (and his new mates: Bobby Cannavale and Audrey Tautou).

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Event
Five-Course Lobster Menu

Fri, 7 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb 2020
SK Steak & Oyster, Fortitude Valley

Lobster cocktail, lobster risotto and more, all for $85.

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Brewsvegas 2020

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Drink your way around town at Brisbane's annual city-wide beer festival.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Dog Brunch

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Froth on Brunswick, Fortitude Valley

You'll sip cocktails — and your pooch will tuck into doggo desserts.

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Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Are Joining Forces for a Huge Down Under Tour — CANCELLED

The three legendary bands are bringing their Hella Mega Tour to our shores this November.

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