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
Netflix's Latest Existential Comedy 'Living With Yourself' Will Pit Paul Rudd Against Paul Rudd

The new series, which drops this spring, gives the world what it wants — two Paul Rudds.

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Ten Standout Movies from Melbourne International Film Festival 2019 That You Should Look Out This Year

Including Matthew McConaughey being Matthew McConaughey, a Chinese drama with a 55-minute 3D shot, and two movies starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots.

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Japan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper

It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.

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Event
Keanu Reeves-A-Thon

Multiple single dates
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn

Step through the inimitable actor's career every Friday night — from the original 'Bill and Ted' to the first 'John Wick' flick.

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The New Trailer for HBO's 'Watchmen' TV Series Serves Up Heroes, Villains and an 'Insidious Conspiracy'

After first being turned into a film a decade ago, the acclaimed series of comics is getting a second adaptation.

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Tex-Mex Fiesta

Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2019
El Camino Cantina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Tuck into unlimited margaritas — over a feast of nachos, fajitas and churros.

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Apple's New TV and Movie Streaming Service Has Launched Down Under

It arrives with a slate of original shows — featuring Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Momoa and more.

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IKEA Is Currently Streaming the 14-Day Ship Journey That Its Products Take to Australia

It's designed to help viewers get to sleep — and you can watch it on the huge furniture retailer's new Slow TV YouTube channel.

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A Second 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series Is Coming, Focusing On the Targaryens

It'll be based on George RR Martin's book 'Fire & Blood'.

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Event
Messina Gelato Appreciation Classes 2020 — POSTPONED

Multiple single dates
Gelato Messina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Devour a five-course gelato degustation and discover the secrets behind Messina's sweet treats.

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Event
Downton Abbey

Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The beloved British period drama hits the big screen for a lavish last hurrah.

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Animals

Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Starring Holliday Grainger and Alia Shawkat, this film about a fracturing friendship feels both dynamic and authentic.

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$5 Cheeseburgers at Good Times Milk Bar

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019
Good Times Milk Bar, Bentleigh

The Bentleigh burger joint is slinging $5 cheeseburgers for five hours.

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Dolly Parton's Smash-Hit '9 to 5' Musical Is Coming to Australia

Pour yourself a cup of ambition and buy tickets to this.

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Flight — Realscape Productions

Wed, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Dec 2019
Queensbridge Square, Southbank

Strap yourself into a section of a real airplane, and prepare for an eventful and immersive experience.

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Event
Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2019

Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

The festival is marking its 20th anniversary with a jam-packed lineup of quirky comedies, political thrillers and poignant documentaries.

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The ABC's Hilarious New Web Satire 'Content' Is for Anyone with a Smartphone Addiction

The seven-part short-form series takes on wannabe influencers and our always-online lives.

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The Big Lollipop Is Australia's Latest Oversized Tourist Attraction

It's also the world's largest freestanding lollipop, and it's located outside a candy store.

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$5 Cheeseburgers at Burger Project

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019
Burger Project locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

The burger joint is slinging $5 American cheeseburgers at its three stores to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day.

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The Unsettling Final Trailer for 'Doctor Sleep' Ramps Up the Scares and References to 'The Shining'

Ewan McGregor stars as an adult Danny Torrance in this eerie follow-up, which is based on Stephen King's book of the same name.

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