Sarah Ward

Name: Cat Person
Start: 2023-11-02
End: 2023-11-22
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
It Looks Like Some of 2023's Big Movies Might Delay Releasing Until 2024 Due to the Actors' Strike

'Dune: Part One' was delayed due to the pandemic — and 'Dune: Part Two' might take longer to make it to the big screen, too.

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Event
Whisky Whisky 2023

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Sip and sample more than 80 local and international whiskies in Fish Lane — and win whisky-themed prizes at the boozy claw machine.

Buy Tickets

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News
Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Big Bavarian Celebration to Brisbane for the First Time

Already a hit around the rest of Australia, this one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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News
'War on Waste' Has Set Up a Fast Fashion Graveyard at Splendour to Highlight Textiles in Landfill

The Byron Bay festival now boasts Lizzo, Flume, Mumford & Sons and a cemetery calling attention to fashion waste.

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Event
Talk to Me

Thu, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou, aka RackaRacka, cross over from YouTube videos to the big screen with this super-creepy instant horror gem.

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News
Getting Paul Mescal Dancing in the Australian Desert: Benjamin Millepied Chats Reimagining 'Carmen'

In the acclaimed dancer-turned-filmmaker's hands, outback town Broken Hill backdrops a brand-new take on the classic opera.

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News
It's Official: Toombul's Flood-Damaged Shopping Centre Is Set to Be Demolished

Brisbane City Council has approved the application to tear down the northside precinct, with plans for the site's future still being finalised.

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News
Replicas of Central Perk, That Orange Couch and the 'Friends' Fountain Are Popping Up in Australia

This might make your day, your week, your month and even your year.

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News
Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.

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Event
Winghaus Women's World Cup

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Feast your way through the football frenzy with chicken salt, maple bacon, salsa brava and curry ketchup wings.

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Event
Women's World Cup at Felons' Barrel Hall

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

Watch every second of the action on the big screen by the river, beer in hand.

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Event
Women's World Cup Live at Archive

Thu, 20 Jul - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Archive Beer Boutique, West End

Embrace football fever with a beer in your hand at this West End watering hole.

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'The Lion King' in Concert with a Live Orchestra Is Coming to Australia for the Film's 30th Anniversary

Disney's animated stroll through the jungle is the latest film returning to the big screen with a live orchestra, this time playing Hans Zimmer's score and Elton John and Tim Rice's songs.

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Oppenheimer

Thu, 20 Jul - Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr are extraordinary in Christopher Nolan's striking atomic-bomb thriller.

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Barbie

Thu, 20 Jul - Wed, 23 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Playing with dolls proves inventive, hilarious, intelligent and delightful for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and a scene-stealing Ryan Gosling.

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'The Bear' Serves Up Another Course of Sublime TV in the Hit Dramedy's Sizzling Second Season

Yes chef — the best new show of 2022 is finally back, and it's just as appetising and intense as ever.

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Now Open: French-Inspired Pastry Haven Rise Bakery Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost

This Gold Coast favourite has expanded north, launching at Portside Wharf with a limited menu and takeaways before its official opening in August.

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'The Dry' Sequel 'Force of Nature' Is No Longer Hitting Cinemas in August Due to the Actors' Strike

You'll have to wait a little longer to see Eric Bana return as detective Aaron Falk, with a new release date not yet confirmed.

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24-Hour Pilates for Mental Health

Sat, 22 Jul - Sun, 23 Jul 2023
KX Pilates Newstead, Newstead

This Brisbane studio is hosting pilates classes for 24 hours to raise money for Lifeline's 24/7 support services.

Buy Tickets

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Queer Screen Film Fest Online 2023

Wed, 23 Aug - Sun, 3 Sep 2023
Online

Stream along with this year's tenth-anniversary QSFF at home, including new queer highlights and retro standouts.

Buy Tickets

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Whisky Whisky 2023

Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Big Bavarian Celebration to Brisbane for the First Time

'War on Waste' Has Set Up a Fast Fashion Graveyard at Splendour to Highlight Textiles in Landfill

Talk to Me

Getting Paul Mescal Dancing in the Australian Desert: Benjamin Millepied Chats Reimagining 'Carmen'

It's Official: Toombul's Flood-Damaged Shopping Centre Is Set to Be Demolished

Replicas of Central Perk, That Orange Couch and the 'Friends' Fountain Are Popping Up in Australia

Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

Winghaus Women's World Cup

Women's World Cup at Felons' Barrel Hall

Women's World Cup Live at Archive

'The Lion King' in Concert with a Live Orchestra Is Coming to Australia for the Film's 30th Anniversary

Oppenheimer

Barbie

'The Bear' Serves Up Another Course of Sublime TV in the Hit Dramedy's Sizzling Second Season

Now Open: French-Inspired Pastry Haven Rise Bakery Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost

'The Dry' Sequel 'Force of Nature' Is No Longer Hitting Cinemas in August Due to the Actors' Strike

24-Hour Pilates for Mental Health

Queer Screen Film Fest Online 2023

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