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 Is Bringing the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue for Valentine's Day

True crime, conmen, internet dating and Eric Bana — perfect fodder for February 14.

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News
The Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has a New Teaser and a Release Date

Mark your calendars — it's only three months away.

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Ten New Australian Films You Need to See in 2019

From a terrorist attack recreated in Adelaide to a controversial horse racing flick by Rachel Griffiths and another Tim Winton adaptation.

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Event
The Empire Strips Back

Fri, 18 Jan, 2019
Palais Theatre, St Kilda

This OTT burlesque is the all-singing all-stripping 'Star Wars' show you never knew you needed.

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Australia Is Set to Sweat Through a Country-Wide Heatwave This Week

Every state and territory will be affected

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South Australia Is Considering Banning Single-Use Plastics

Other states, take note.

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Check Out the Trailer for Jake Gyllenhaal's Savage New Horror Movie Set in the Art World

Velvet Buzzsaw reunites the actor with 'Nightcrawler' director Dan Gilroy — and it's headed to Netflix straight from its Sundance premiere.

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This Airline Has Created a Cookbook Based On Its In-Flight Meals

Recreate United Airlines' sky-high culinary creations in your own kitchen.

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New York Is Getting an Adorable New Museum Dedicated to Dogs

It'll showcase doggo-centric art, feature a library about pooches and hold 'guest dog of the week' sessions.

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Event
Basement Jaxx Vs The Metropolitan Orchestra

Sat, 13 Apr, 2019
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

The electronic music duo will re-imagine their bangers with a live orchestra.

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Event
Summer Vegastation

Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Sat, 9 Feb 2019 and Sat, 16 Feb 2019
Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy, Fitzroy

A ten-dish vegan-only yum cha degustation for only $45.

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Moonlight Cinema Has Unveiled the Second Part of Its 2019 Summer Lineup

With recent favourites, beloved retro titles and sneak peeks of upcoming flicks.

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Another Teaser Has Dropped for the US TV Remake of 'What We Do in the Shadows'

Ten episodes will hit US screens in March.

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Event
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

Thu, 10 Jan - Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

An engaging, warts-and-all look at the personal and professional life of the Sri Lankan-born hip hop star.

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Five Blockbusters You Can Watch Under the Stars in Melbourne this Summer

Catch the summer's big hits in the great outdoors.

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Event
Instant Family

Thu, 10 Jan - Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This family-friendly comedy was inspired by the life of its director, but can't find the balance between authentic and formulaic.

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Event
Sofia Coppola Retrospective

Multiple single dates
The Astor Theatre, St Kilda

Twenty years since Coppola made her directorial debut, The Astor revisits her entire filmography.

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Ten Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows to Add to Your 2019 Must-Watch List

If you're going to binge watch something this year, make sure it's of the highest possible quality.

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Jane Goodall: Rewind the Future

Sat, 11 May, 2019
Plenary, South Wharf

Nearly 60 years after she first lived with chimps in Tanzania, she'll also chat about her work, animal welfare and her ongoing conservation efforts.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Sail on the World's First Cruise Ship with an Onboard Roller Coaster

Soar through twists, turns and drops while you're sailing the seas.

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