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
The Jungle Collective Variegated Plant Party En Blanc

Sat, 2 Mar - Sun, 3 Mar 2019
19 Studley Street, Abbotsford

The huge bohemian plant sale will open to the public once more this weekend.

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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for a Cool Cool Cool Seventh Season

Time to crack open a celebratory yoghurt — Terry Jeffords-style.

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Event
The Guilty

Thu, 28 Feb - Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Set in a police call centre and making the most of its single location, this gripping Danish thriller doesn't disappoint.

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King of Thieves

Thu, 28 Feb - Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The biggest robbery in British history makes for dull, formulaic viewing in this star-studded affair.

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Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

Fri, 24 May - Sun, 13 Oct 2019
NGV International, Melbourne

The NGV will host a huge exhibition of China's terracotta warriors this winter.

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Event
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2019

Thu, 14 Mar - Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Showcasing 141 features, documentaries and shorts over 12 jam-packed days.

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Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival 2019

Sat, 9 Mar - Sun, 10 Mar 2019
South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne

Molluscs and music return to South Melbourne Market.

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News
Another Emotion-Inducing Trailer for the New Live-Action 'Lion King' Has Dropped

The new version, which stars Donald Glover at Simba and Beyoncé as Nala, hits cinemas in July.

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Eleven 2019 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately

Catch up on the best films of the last year, from 'Roma' to 'Black Panther' to 'A Star Is Born'.

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Fyre Melbourne

Sat, 2 Mar, 2019
The Mill House, Melbourne

The trainwreck of a event didn't happen, but this party will — and it's donating a portion of bar sales to Exuma locals affected by the fest.

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HBO Has Dropped the Full Trailer For Its Documentary Series on Adnan Syed from 'Serial'

Delving into the case that's captivated millions around the globe, it kicks off in the US in March.

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Qantas Is Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics and Paper Boarding Passes

The Australian airline is aiming eradicate 100 million single-use plastic items from its flights and lounges each year from the end of 2020.

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These Are the Worst Films of Last Year According to the 39th Annual Razzie Awards

The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly-starring 'Holmes & Watson' picked up four awards.

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Event
'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' Live in Concert with the MSO

Thu, 15 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

Another night of muggle movie and music magic, this time screening the fifth film in the franchise.

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Southeast Queensland's Scenic Rim Will Soon Be Home to a New Walking Trail with Eco-Friendly Cabins

The 55-kilometre trail will extend across sub-tropical rainforests, eucalypt forests and mountain heathlands.

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Taron Egerton Transforms Into Elton John In the New 'Rocketman' Trailer

The 70s-set biopic hits cinemas in May.

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Australia's Oxford Street Signs Have Undergone a Glorious Rainbow Makeover for Mardi Gras

Seven brightly coloured sculptures have popped up across the country, including a Kylie Minogue-themed installation.

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Australia's Shiny New $20 Notes Are on Their Way to Your Wallet

The lobster has had a makeover.

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Stan & Ollie

Thu, 21 Feb - Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

An affectionate tribute to two comedy icons, complete with pitch-perfect performances from Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

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Transitions Film Festival 2019

Thu, 21 Feb - Fri, 8 Mar 2019
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Screening 28 documentaries all focused on building a better future.

Buy Tickets

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