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
On the Count of Three

Thu, 29 Sep - Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Jerrod Carmichael makes his feature directorial debut with this raw and soulful dark comedy about two friends with a suicide pact.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From September 29

Head to the flicks to see a 50s-set whoddunnit, Jerrod Carmichael's feature directorial debut and a nightmarish drama about a family horror dinner.

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Just Add Olives: Four Pillars Has Released a Ready-to-Pour Double Gin Martini in a Bottle

Forget shaking or stirring — with Four Pillars' new bottled cocktail, all you need to do is pour.

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Hugh Jackman Is Bringing Wolverine Back One More Time for 2024's 'Deadpool 3'

The Australian actor has already busted out the adamantium claws in nine films — what's one more?

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Event
Jonathan Van Ness: Imaginary Living Room Olympian

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022
Plenary, South Wharf

Gorgeous news: Jonathan Van Ness’ life advice and gymnastics routines are coming to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Sydney Opera House Is Marking Its 50th Anniversary with 230-Plus Performances, Events and Experiences

The year-long program includes free shows on the Opera House steps, Tim Minchin and Ngaiire gigs on the forecourt, and new artworks adorning the venue's sails.

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Two Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022

The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.

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Event
The Humans

Thu, 29 Sep - Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Starring Steven Yeun, Beanie Feldstein and Amy Schumer, this unsettling stage-to-screen Thanksgiving flick knows how nightmarish family holiday celebrations can be.

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See How They Run

Thu, 29 Sep - Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan make a cracking pair of 1950s sleuths in this Agatha Christie-loving murder-mystery.

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Hannah Gadsby's Latest Stand-Up Show 'Body of Work' Is Being Turned Into a Netflix Special

The Aussie comedian has signed a multi-title deal with the streaming platform, which'll also include a special featuring gender-diverse performers.

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HBO Just Dropped the First Trailer for Its 'The Last of Us' Series From the Creator of 'Chernobyl'

Pedro Pascal and 'Game of Thrones' alum Bella Ramsey lead this game-to-screen adaptation, which'll hit streaming in 2023.

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Messina and Lanolips Have Added a New Dulce de Leche Gelato Balm to Their Dessert-Flavoured Range

Messina and Lanolips' salted coconut and mango sorbet lip balm is back — and they've teamed up on a new dessert-inspired flavour.

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Melbourne's Night Noodle Markets Will Return to Birrarung Marr for 18 Food-Filled Evenings in November

This culinary favourite finally makes an IRL comeback in 2022, serving up its hawker-style dishes to wrap up spring.

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Laneway Festival 2023

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023
The Park, Flemington, Flemington

HAIM, Joji and Phoebe Bridgers headline Laneway's huge comeback lineup for 2023.

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Jewish International Film Festival 2022 — October–November

Mon, 24 Oct - Sun, 27 Nov 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

JIFF returns to Melbourne for its second festival of 2022 — this time with a 50-movie lineup.

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The Jewish International Film Festival Is Returning for Its Second 2022 Fest with a 50-Movie Lineup

JIFF turns 30 with a huge program, including straight-from-Cannes flicks, star-studded titles and a Jeff Goldblum-narrated documentary about 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

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Who's Watch Inn: The Netflix Pub

Wed, 28 Sep - Sun, 2 Oct 2022
The Clyde Hotel, Carlton

This pop-up Netflix pub in Carlton will make you feel like you're sipping inside your favourite shows — and it's giving everyone a free drink, too.

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Melbourne's Pop-Up Netflix Pub Will Make You Feel Like You're Drinking Inside Your Favourite Shows

The Who’s Watch Inn is taking over Carlton's Clyde Hotel for five streaming-filled days, pairing brews, a themed menu and TV show props.

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'Love Actually' in Concert 2022

Sat, 17 Dec, 2022
Plenary, South Wharf

Revisit the classic Christmas-themed British rom-com with a live score.

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'Love Actually' in Concert Is Returning to Australia This Christmas to Spread Festive Rom-Com Cheer

To ‘Love Actually’ fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect.

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