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.

News
Victoria's Cat Protection Society Wants You to Become Its Official 'Cat Cuddler'

If you'll be in Melbourne for three months and can spare three hours a week to snuggle kittens, this is the dream volunteer gig for you.

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Make a Europop Date: Here's When and Where You Can Watch Eurovision 2022 This Week

Sheldon Riley is representing Australia this year — and if you want to vote, you'll need to get up early.

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The First Trailer for Long-Awaited 'Avatar' Sequel 'The Way of Water' Has Finally Splashed Online

Thirteen years after James Cameron's sci-fi hit became the highest-grossing film of all time, the first years-in-the-making sequel is set to swim into cinemas.

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'Sex Education' Star Ncuti Gatwa Is Set to Become the First Black Lead in 'Doctor Who'

"Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds," said showrunner Russell T Davies.

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Event
Taco Swap

Mon, 9 May - Fri, 13 May 2022
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Show a photo of your regular lunch at your nearest Taco Bell store to score a free Taco Supreme between 12–2pm.

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Pop Star Sitcom 'Girls5eva' Keeps Finding the Hits in Its Delightful and Hilarious Second Season

Executive produced by Tina Fey, this laugh-a-minute comedy about a reunited 90s girl group is just as smart and funny the second time around.

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Lego's Latest Adorable Floral Kits Let You Build Succulents and Orchids That No One Can Kill

Keen to fill your house with plants but don't have the greenest of thumbs? Build your own orchids and succulents out of Lego instead.

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Regional New South Wales Just Scored a Permanent (and Super-Scenic) New Outdoor Sculpture Trail

The team behind Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea has created a new trail that spans 100 kilometres through historic towns, and features 25-plus pieces of art by Australian and international artists.

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The 'House of the Dragon' Trailer Teases Fire, Famous Westerosi Names and Games for the Iron Throne

New 'Game of Thrones' series, same old squabbles over the Iron Throne — with this HBO prequel series focusing on House Targaryen.

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2022's Archibald Prize Finalists Are Here — and a Taika Waititi Portrait Won the Packing Room Prize

Fifty-two portraits have been shortlisted for this year's prestigious prize, with the winner announced on May 13.

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Event
The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 25 May 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

After reimagining Henry Lawson's short story for the stage and page, Leah Purcell brings her First Nations, feminist and anti-colonial take on the tale to cinemas.

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Event
Petite Maman

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 25 May 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' filmmaker Céline Sciamma returns with a magical and insightful tale about childhood — and it's one of her best movies yet.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From May 5

Head to the flicks to see 'Evil Dead' director Sam Raimi make a Marvel movie, a gorgeous French drama about mothers and daughters, and a scorching Australian western.

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The Full Trailer for Disney+'s New 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series Pits the Jedi Master Against Darth Vader

The force is strong with this six-part 'Star Wars' streaming series, with Ewan McGregor returning as the famed jedi master.

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Come What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb

Even better: your overnight stay in the Parisian windmill's secret room, which has never been opened to the public before, will only cost you AU$1.49.

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Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 18th Birthday with a Range of Hard Seltzers Based on Popular Destinations

The Melbourne seltzer tastes like a "deconstructed cafe latte", the Gold Coast version features fairy floss and sea salt flavours, and the Queenstown tipple includes mulled wine and cloves.

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Daniel Radcliffe Transforms Into Al Yankovic in the First Teaser Trailer for Music Biopic 'Weird'

"Anyone got an accordion?"

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Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X and Chvrches Headline Falls Festival's Stacked Summer 2022–23 Lineup

Peggy Gou, Jamie xx, Aminé, Ocean Alley, Camelphat and Spacey Jane will also be heading to Birregurra, Byron Bay and Fremantle to see out 2022 and welcome in 2023.

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Event
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 25 May 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Directed by 'Evil Dead' legend Sam Raimi, the latest MCU film about surgeon-turned-sorcerer Dr Stephen Strange is darker and trippier but still dispiritingly standard.

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'Star Wars' and Headspace Want You to Practice Mindfulness Like You're in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

'Star Wars' fans, these are the breathing exercises and sleepcasts you're looking for.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From May 5

The Full Trailer for Disney+'s New 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series Pits the Jedi Master Against Darth Vader

Come What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb

Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 18th Birthday with a Range of Hard Seltzers Based on Popular Destinations

Daniel Radcliffe Transforms Into Al Yankovic in the First Teaser Trailer for Music Biopic 'Weird'

Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X and Chvrches Headline Falls Festival's Stacked Summer 2022–23 Lineup

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

'Star Wars' and Headspace Want You to Practice Mindfulness Like You're in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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