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.

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Full Time

Thu, 28 Jul - Wed, 17 Aug 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This French standout turns a single mother and five-star hotel chambermaid's hectic daily routine into a relentless thriller.

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The Forgiven

Thu, 28 Jul - Wed, 17 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This thorny satirical drama benefits from Ralph Fiennes at his best, playing a loathsome wealthy Londoner holidaying in Morocco and immersed in a tragedy.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 28

Head to the flicks to see a Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain-starring thriller, plus two recent French highlights.

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Calling All NPR Obsessives: David Sedaris Is Touring Australia Again in 2023

The NPR humorist and bestselling author is bringing his 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows back Down Under.

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Kmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP

The Aussie department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.

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This Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia

Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.

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You Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb

Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.

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Disney+ Is Turning the Story of Aussie Cult The Family Into Star-Studded Thriller 'The Clearing'

Claudia Karvan, Guy Pearce, Miranda Otto, Teresa Palmer and Mark Coles-Smith lead the stacked cast for this eight-part series, which follows a woman confronting her nightmarish past.

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Smashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply

This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.

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Batter Up: The Full Trailer for Prime Video's New 'A League of Their Own' Series Is Here

'Broad City' star Abbi Jacobson leads this new small-screen remake, which also features Nick Offerman and 'The Good Place' favourite D'Arcy Carden.

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Melbourne Writers Festival's 2022 Lineup Boasts 'Heartstopper' Author Alice Oseman and Tony Armstrong

MWF is back in-person for 2022, hosting 270 authors, actors, journalists and poets across 150-plus events over four huge days.

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Sing-Along Versions of 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast' Will Hit Disney+ in August

The streaming platform is expanding its sing-along range, so you can croon along to 'The Circle Of Life' and 'Be Our Guest' from your couch.

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'Interview with the Vampire' Is the Latest 90s Big-Screen Favourite That's Been Turned Into a TV Series

Anne Rice's popular novel is returning to the screen, with 'Game of Thrones' star Jacob Anderson taking over from Brad Pitt.

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Allen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies

We've found your new must-try sweet treats — and they'll all be available in one pack.

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Strawberry Fields Is Returning for 2022 with a Hefty Weekend-Long Lineup — and Its Bush Spa

The Tocumwal festival's low-income ticket program is back for its fourth year, too, helping to open up the festival to more punters regardless of income.

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Have Announced Their Full 2022 Australian Tour Dates

The iconic Australian musicians will take their 'Carnage' tour around Australia in November and December.

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Zero Waste Warehouse Market — Winter 2022

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022
Mount Zero Olives Warehouse, Sunshine West

Bust out your reusable containers and stock up on olives, pulses, grains, condiments and more.

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Brisbane City Council Is Slinging Thousands of $20 Tourism Deals Via Its App Throughout August

More than 5000 deals will be on offer throughout August, covering everything from cocktail cruises and walking tours to Moreton Island trips and abseiling.

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Twenty New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Rug up on the couch with a Viking epic, a supremely naked New Zealand comedy, Ryan Gosling's first film in four years and a stunning Nick Cave documentary.

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Menulog Is Shouting Aussies Who Live on Ramsay Streets a Free Meal to Farewell 'Neighbours'

The long-running soap opera airs its final episode this week — and if you live on a Ramsay Street somewhere around the country, you can score a free feed.

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Sarah Ward

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Allen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies

Strawberry Fields Is Returning for 2022 with a Hefty Weekend-Long Lineup — and Its Bush Spa

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Have Announced Their Full 2022 Australian Tour Dates

Zero Waste Warehouse Market — Winter 2022

Brisbane City Council Is Slinging Thousands of $20 Tourism Deals Via Its App Throughout August

Twenty New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Menulog Is Shouting Aussies Who Live on Ramsay Streets a Free Meal to Farewell 'Neighbours'

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