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
Sensory Underground: White Night Reimagined Asahi After Dark Bar

Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug 2019
Federation Square, Melbourne

Drink cocktails and beers in a futuristic pop-up bar beneath Federation Square.

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J Lo, Lizzo, Cardi B and Constance Wu Star in the First Trailer for New Comedy 'Hustlers'

The star-studded flick is based on a true story about swindling strippers.

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Free Sausage Sizzle

Tue, 23 Jul, 2019
Federation Square, Melbourne

Chef Shane Delia and Bunnings are teaming up to give out a heap of free snags.

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Camping Fees at Victoria's State and National Parks Have Permanently Been Halved

You can now pay as little as $2.70 for a wintry getaway surrounded by natural beauty.

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The Lion King

Wed, 17 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This photorealistic remake looks astonishing and remains faithful to the original, but isn't completely convincing.

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Oktoberfest in the Gardens

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale

German brews, bratwurst, schnitzels and a giant beer hall.

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Apollo 11

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Five decades after the lunar landing, this astonishing documentary steps through the Apollo 11 mission using newly discovered archival materials.

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Ten Films to See at the 2019 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

This year's diverse lineup covers the lives of Indian street dogs, an LA pasta chef and a curious mash-up between 1970s rockers KISS and a J-Pop band.

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Imperial's Wizards Brunch

Multiple single dates
Imperial Hotel, Melbourne

Sip bottomless potions, munch on brunch and hang out in magic-themed booths.

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You Can Now Buy Perfumes Inspired by The Louvre's Famous Artworks

If you've ever wanted to smell like the 'Venus de Milo', here's your chance.

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'Skyfall' Is the Latest Bond Film Returning to the Big Screen with a Rousing Live Score

Bond's huge 23rd film will screen in Sydney and Melbourne, accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Australia's Next Art Series Hotel Will Feature a Towering 27-Storey-High Street Art Mural

The new Perth site will pay tribute to Aussie artist Matt Adnate, with the big wall painter creating one of the world's tallest murals.

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The Original and Unnerving Japanese 'Ring' Franchise Is Back to Creep You Out All Over Again

'Sadako' sees the horror series start stalking YouTubers.

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Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are On Their Way to Your Phone

Coming to Android and iOS this year, the 19 new emojis include the Aboriginal flag and a boomerang.

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The ABC's Australian Live Music Show 'The Set' Is Returning for Another Gig-Filled Season

After its first hit season in 2018, the show returns to screens next month.

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Hail Satan?

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This witty, illuminating documentary explores the activist side of The Satanic Temple.

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Fred Armisen Is Bringing His Live Comedy Show to Australia for the First Time

The prolific comedian has been in everything from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to 'Portlandia', and now he's bringing his new show Down Under.

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Booksmart

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This hilarious and heartfelt film from actor-turned-filmmaker Olivia Wilde is an instant teen-comedy classic.

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Crawl

Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Pitting a father and daughter against snapping alligators during the middle of a hurricane, this creature feature is unnervingly effective.

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Bottomless Vegan Pizza

Mon, 2 Sep - Thu, 4 Jul 2019
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda

Two hours of meat-free slices four nights a week in St Kilda.

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