Sarah Ward

Name: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Start: 2024-03-21
End: 2024-04-10
Location: Brisbane

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
Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice to Australia

The Japanese chef is doing 'meet and eat' events in Sydney and Brisbane — and he'll be cooking everyone his specialty dish.

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Lune Is Serving Up Limited-Edition Ice Cream Sandwiches Made with Croissant Ice Cream to See Out Summer

This sweet treat takes a Lune pain au chocolat, then fills it with ice cream made using pastry-infused milk and caramelised croissant pieces.

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Spy Franchises, Secret Authors, Stellar Casts and Sam Rockwell Dancing: Matthew Vaughn Chats 'Argylle'

When you’ve just made three 'Kingsman' movies, what comes next? More espionage — this time starting a new big-screen series.

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The Sequel to 'Moana' Will Hit Cinemas in 2024 — and What Can Disney Say Except "You're Welcome?"

In 'Moana 2', which will reach the big screen in November, Moana will take to the seas of Oceania to answer the call from her ancestors.

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Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Is Coming to Disney+ in March with Five Extra Songs

Ready for it, Swifties? The streaming platform is calling it "the concert film in its entirety for the first time".

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Event
Lunar New Year at Treasury Brisbane

Thu, 1 Feb - Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Treasury Casino, Brisbane

Luke Nguyen's eatery is serving up banquets for two, complete with scallop dumplings and Vietnamese coffee tiramisu.

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News
Fresh From Winning Three Grammys, SZA Has Announced a 2024 Australian and New Zealand Tour

The R&B singer just picked up Grammys for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Phoebe Bridgers.

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Lupita Nyong'o Tries to Survive an Alien Invasion in the Trailer for 'A Quiet Place' Prequel 'Day One'

The New York-set third film in the franchise jumps back to the events that started it all — with 'Stranger Things' star Joseph Quinn also featuring.

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The Ten Best Unconventional Dates in Brisbane

Don't just 'grab a drink'. Be adventurous on your next date night out in Brisbane.

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Noel Fielding Swaps 'The Mighty Boosh' for Outlaw Life in 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin'

There's an 'Our Flag Means Death' vibe to this new six-episode British comedy, which sees its star riff on a real-life highwayman.

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Event
Big Gay Day

Sun, 5 May, 2024
The Wickham, Fortitude Valley

Say you'll be there: Spice Girl Mel C is headlining The Wickham's queer street party for 2024.

Buy Tickets

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Say You'll Be There: Spice Girl Mel C Is Headlining The Wickham's Big Gay Day Street Festival for 2024

This year's biggest name a blast from the past in two ways — Melanie C headlined the festival back in 2020, too.

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Event
Lunar New Year at Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park

Wed, 7 Feb - Sat, 17 Feb 2024
Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park, Sunnybank

Sunnybank's Year of the Dragon festivities include calligraphy workshops, balloon sculptures, AusOriental Orchestra performances and plenty to eat.

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Lunar New Year in The Lanes

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024
Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley

Chinatown isn't the only place in Fortitude Valley to feast on dumplings, sip drinks and listen to music this Lunar New Year.

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Lunar New Year at Brisbane Quarter

Fri, 9 Feb - Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane City

See in the Year of the Dragon with lion dances, flaming lobster and decadent banquets.

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Vietnamese New Year at Ngon

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024
Ngon Brisbane, Paddington

Celebrate Vietnamese New Year on Given Terrace with a night of feasting.

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Tenacious D Are Heading to Australia and NZ in 2024 for Their First Down Under Tour in Over a Decade

Jack Black and Kyle Gass will play seven arena shows on the Australian and New Zealand leg of their 'Spicy Meatball' tour.

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Lunar New Year Rooftop Party

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024
Sunnybank Plaza, Sunnybank

Party on a rooftop while dancing to live tunes, watching lion and dragon dances, and enjoying a tasty feast.

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GZA, Claire Rosinkranz, Kenya Grace, Stephen Sanchez and The Beaches Are Doing 2024 Groovin the Moo Sideshows

Can't make it to the festival? You've got other chances to see some of the event's biggest drawcards.

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