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
Patricia Piccinini's Otherworldy 'Skywhale' Is Coming Back — with a New Floating Companion

They'll both fly above the National Gallery of Australia in 2020, before touring the country.

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Interview: 'Last Christmas' Director Paul Feig Picks His Favourite Festive Flicks

We also chat to the ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘A Simple Favour’ filmmaker about the elements of a successful Christmas movie.

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News
Scotland's BrewDog Has Opened Its First Australian Brewery and Taproom in Brisbane

You'll find the multimillion-dollar venue, complete with arcade games, brunch fare and a takeaway shop, next to the Brown Snake.

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News
Another Slightly Terrifying (but Highly Entertaining) 'Cats' Trailer Has Just Dropped

Watch Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen prance, preen and purr across the screen.

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Event
$10 Movie Tickets at Village Cinemas

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Head to the movies for a tenner over one week in November.

Buy Tickets

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News
Disney Has Just Launched Its New Streaming Platform — and Here's Everything You Can Watch on It

Sign up for a free trial and you can get right into 600 films and 7000 episodes, including a new 'Star Wars' show, cult classics and 'The Simpsons'.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline

The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.

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News
Netflix's Huge New Fantasy Series 'The Witcher' Has Already Been Renewed for a Second Season

The first season hits this December, and a second will follow in 2021.

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News
Trailers for the New 'SpongeBob' and 'Sonic' Movies Are Here to Help You Relive Your Childhood

One features Keanu Reeves, the other co-stars Jim Carrey.

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Event
Jungle Collective 'Tropicana Party' Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale

Sat, 16 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2019
10balcombe, Mentone

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

Book Now

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News
Five Must-See Films at the 2019 Japanese Film Festival

From a gorgeous, heartfelt animation, to a cult classic rock musical, to a different take on the yakuza genre.

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News
Qantas Has Just Trialled a Non-Stop Flight from London to Sydney

After flying direct from New York–Sydney in October, the airline has just trialled its next possible non-stop long-haul route.

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News
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for an Eighth Season Before Its Seventh Season Even Airs

In cool cool cool news for fans of the police-focused sitcom, its future is secure for the next two seasons.

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Event
Charlie's Angels

Thu, 14 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The feisty female spy franchise is back (again) with a great Kristen Stewart-led cast, but an inescapably generic feel.

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News
An Extremely Photogenic Pop-Up 'Museum' for Pets Is Coming to Australia

Coming to the Gold Coast before stints in Sydney and Melbourne in 2020, the new 20-room pop-up will feature a 'Game of Bones' throne, a canine ball pit and a chewed shoe room.

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News
GOMA Will Become a Maze of Red and Black Wool for Its Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition in 2020

In an Australian exclusive, Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art will host a showcase of weaved web-like installations by the Japanese artist.

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The World's First Drive-Thru-Only KFC Has Opened in Australia

The trial concept store in Newcastle features multiple drive-thru lanes.

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Marriage Story

Thu, 14 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are exceptional in Noah Baumbach's likely Oscar contender, which steps through the rocky aftermath of a marital breakdown.

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It Looks Like 'Friends' Could Be Heading Back to Your TV Screen for a Reunion Special

The deal is yet to be done, but the original cast could reunite for an unscripted special on new US streaming platform HBO Max.

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Australia's Most Stunning Venues Have Been Announced at the 2019 Eat Drink Design Awards

With a Victorian gelato shop, a Brisbane hotel and out-of-town NSW cafe all snagging awards.

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Australia's Most Stunning Venues Have Been Announced at the 2019 Eat Drink Design Awards

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