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
US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Opening Its First Melbourne Studio

The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open gyms in the CBD and South Yarra.

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Event
Long Shot

Thu, 2 May - Wed, 29 May 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a relatable pair in this heartfelt and hilarious political rom-com.

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Top End Wedding

Thu, 2 May - Wed, 29 May 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This bright, breezy Aussie rom-com travels across the Northern Territory, and features a standout performance from star and co-writer Miranda Tapsell.

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News
Gelatissimo Has Released a New Gelato Flavour for (Very Good) Dogs

The new Pawesome Peanut Butter gelato is safe for humans and pooches alike — and it's also vegan.

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Kristen Bell Is Back to Her Sleuthing Best in the First Trailer for 'Veronica Mars' Season Four

The cult-favourite TV show's revival will hit Hulu in July.

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2019

Fri, 20 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep 2019
Toowoomba, Toowoomba

Head west for a splash of spring florals.

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Roller Disco Brunch

Fri, 23 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug 2019
Seaworks, Williamstown

This 80s-themed pop-up rink will let you skate around on a harbourside rooftop while brunching on bottomless mimosas and pizza.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s Party

Sat, 11 May, 2019
Stay Gold, Brunswick

Jump a couple of decades back in time.

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'Batman' Anniversary Marathon

Sat, 25 May, 2019
The Astor Theatre, St Kilda

Go back to the 80s and 80s, Dark Knight-style.

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In Bed Melbourne Residency

Sat, 4 May - Sun, 5 May 2019
Studio Local, Northcote

The luxury homewares label is hosting its first Melbourne pop-up.

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News
Here's Everything We Know About Disney's Huge New Streaming Service

It's called Disney+, and it's due to launch in the US later this year.

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The Trailer for New Sci-Fi Thriller 'Gemini Man' Serves Up Two Will Smiths for the Price of One

The former Fresh Prince stars an assassin who faces off against a younger version of himself.

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News
You Can Unleash Thanos' Gauntlet on Google's Search Results Right Now

'Avengers: Endgame' is in cinemas, and the online company is playing along.

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The Huge New 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Trailer Is Here with Plenty of Massive Monster Mayhem

The giant Japanese monster is back in this sequel — and it has super-sized company.

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Cherry Bar Is Reopening Its Doors on AC/DC Lane — Temporarily

After closing in March to move to a new location, the famed bar is throwing open its original doors for a limited time.

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Event
$1 Pretzel Doughnuts

Fri, 26 Apr, 2019
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

Head to any of Melbourne's Bavarian restaurants to grab a sweet doughy knot for pocket change.

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Gloria Bell

Thu, 25 Apr - Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Julianne Moore is luminous in this captivating film from Chilean director Sebastián Lelio.

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1985

Thu, 25 Apr - Wed, 5 Jun 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Powerful and poignant, this thoughtful drama explores a 20-something man's homecoming in the mid-80s.

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Five Must-See Films at the 2019 Moro Spanish Film Festival

With an award-winning queer romance and a 'Real Housewives'-style drama set in 1980s Mexico, this year's fest is thrilling, funny and varied.

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Moro Spanish Film Festival 2019

Thu, 18 Apr - Sun, 12 May 2019
Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

This year, the festival showcases films from both Spain and Latin America — and 11 of them are by female filmmakers.

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