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
SBS's World Movie Channel Is Screening a Retro Film Season Curated by Quentin Tarantino

The series showcases nine films that inspired the famous filmmaker's latest movie, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.

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News
Australia Is Getting a New Beachside Music Festival Headlined by Travis Scott, Logic and Chvrches

Sandtunes is happening on the Gold Coast this November, and also features Juice WRLD, Carly Rae Jepsen and Sampa the Great.

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News
Taika Waititi Plays (and Mocks) Hitler in the Trailer for World War II Satire 'Jojo Rabbit'

The NZ filmmaker writes, directs and stars in the new offbeat anti-hate comedy.

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News
This Haunting New True-Crime Podcast Follows a Sydney Security Guard Who Also Hunts Ghosts

Aussie documentary 'Ghosthunter' has been turned into a five-part true-crime podcast, hosted by filmmaker Ben Lawrence.

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Event
Ten-Cent Wings

Mon, 29 Jul, 2019
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with cheap chook.

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News
Six Artworks You Need to See at GOMA's Huge Margaret Olley and Ben Quilty Exhibitions

The famous Australian artists sit side-by-side at the gallery's two new (free) exhibitions. Here's what works to look out for.

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News
Marvel Has Just Revealed All of the Films and TV Shows You'll Be Watching Post-'Endgame'

The superhero studio has finally announced its plans for Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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News
Another Part of Flinders Street Is Closing Down for Up to Three Years

Two lanes will close between Swanston and Elizabeth streets as part of the Metro Tunnel construction.

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News
This New Regional Australian Museum Celebrates All Things 'Mary Poppins'

Ride the east wind to Maryborough's new museum, which commemorates the city's status as the birthplace of 'Mary Poppins' author PL Travers.

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News
Bong Joon-ho's 'Snowpiercer' Has Been Turned Into a TV Series — And Here's the First Trailer

Based on the acclaimed sci-fi film, the new show is set on a constantly moving train in a dystopian future.

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News
Yayoi Kusama's Next Enchanting Exhibition Will Take Over a 250-Acre New York Garden

It's the first-ever large-scale exploration of the acclaimed Japanese artist's love of the natural world — and you won't be able to see it anywhere else.

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News
Plant Subscription Service Botanic Box Will Deliver New Greenery to Your Home Every Month

Get new plants — and handmade art — delivered to your door each month.

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News
Netflix Has Launched the First Trailer for Its Huge New Fantasy Series, 'The Witcher'

Starring Henry Cavill, and adapted from the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski, the new eight-part series will release this year.

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News
The World's First Drive-Through-Only KFC Is Opening in Australia

A trial concept store is being built in Newcastle, featuring multiple drive-through lanes.

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News
The Eagerly Anticipated Fourth Season of 'Veronica Mars' Will Stream on Stan From Tonight

Everyone's favourite pint-sized TV private eye is finally back.

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Event
Diego Maradona

Thu, 25 Jul - Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

The director of 'Senna' and 'Amy' turns his gaze towards one of soccer's most famous and scandalous players.

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The Intense New 'IT: Chapter Two' Trailer Is Here With More Clowns and More Sewer Mayhem

27 years later, Pennywise is back — and this time he's terrifying Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader and James McAvoy.

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Taylor Swift and Idris Elba Channel Their Inner Felines in the Live-Action 'Cats' Trailer

Despite its star-studded cast (which also includes Ian McKellen and Judi Dench), the films looks a little... odd.

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The White Crow

Thu, 18 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Directed by Ralph Fiennes, this biopic about ballet great Rudolf Nureyev is at its best when it takes the contemplative approach.

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International Tequila Day

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019
El Camino Cantina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Sip on $7.50 margaritas — all day.

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