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
You Can Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

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News
The Trailer for New Eco-Conscious Australian Documentary '2040' Sets Its Sights On a Sustainable Future

After tackling unhealthy diets in 'That Sugar Film', Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau is now exploring the future of the planet.

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News
The Epic Full Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

And Captain Marvel is joining the team.

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Event
Sometimes Always Never

Thu, 14 Mar - Wed, 8 May 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Bill Nighy stars in this melancholy and moving exploration of grief, embracing the future and Scrabble.

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Event
Hotel Mumbai

Thu, 14 Mar - Wed, 8 May 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This harrowing drama recreates the real-life 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, with Dev Patel and Armie Hammer among the cast.

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News
The Full Live-Action 'Aladdin' Trailer Will Take You to a Whole New World

The flick will feature all of the original songs, plus a very blue Will Smith as Genie.

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News
Disney's Entire Movie Library Will Soon Be Available to Stream

The company's beloved animated catalogue is headed to its new Disney+ streaming service.

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News
The Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Biggest Ocean Park

The 210-hectare space will retain The Spit's existing green space, restore a 4000-square-metre rainforest, and add light rail, improved cycle and walkways, an underwater sculpture garden and a selfie tower.

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Event
KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities — Cirque du Soleil — POSTPONED

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 10 May 2020
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington

Cirque du Soleil’s 35th production comes to Melbourne, complete with a cast of 47 artists from 17 countries.

Buy Tickets

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Bar
Bar Clara

87 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

This new Little Bourke Street cocktail bar showcases local and seasonal produce.

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News
The US Remake of 'What We Do in the Shadows' Will Hit Australian TV Screens in April

The ten-episode American remake is coming to Foxtel.

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News
This App Will Ensure That Your Japanese Holiday Is Filled With Cherry Blossoms

It tracks when cherry blossoms are expected to bloom at more than a thousand locations across the country.

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News
The Director of 'Hereditary' Is Back With Another Creepy Horror Movie That'll Inspire Nightmares

'Midsommar' follows a holidaying couple as they visit a rural Swedish community.

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Event
Rathdowne Records Garage Sale

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019
Rathdowne Records, Northcote

Boost your record collection for little more than spare change.

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News
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Will Take a Different Trek Through Middle-Earth

Due to hit screens in 2021, the five-season TV show won't just rehash the popular films.

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News
Twelve Must-See Films at the 2019 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

This year's lineup features big name stars, touching dramas and veteran filmmakers trying their hand at English-language flicks.

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Event
Everybody Knows

Thu, 7 Mar - Wed, 1 May 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem put in excellent performances in this purposefully familiar drama from A Separation director Asghar Farhadi.

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Event
Captain Marvel

Thu, 7 Mar - Wed, 15 May 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Marvel's first film about a female superhero feels like a wasted opportunity.

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The First Full Trailer for the Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has Finally Dropped

Dragons, White Walkers, Starks and Targaryens — there's a lot going on in the two short minutes.

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The Best of Berlinale 2019: Ten New Films We Can't Wait to Hit Australian Cinemas

We hopped over to the Berlin International Film Festival to get the jump on what's coming soon to cinemas.

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