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
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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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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Event
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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Event
Nocturnal x Midsumma

Fri, 1 Feb, 2019
Melbourne Museum, Carlton

Melbourne Museum is teaming up with Midsumma for an after-dark, adults-only party.

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News
Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2019

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand also made the top 20.

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Melbourne Has Been Sweating Through Its Hottest Day in Five Years

The mercury hit 42.6 in Melbourne — and more than 46 degrees in regional areas.

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Melbourne's First Outdoor Heated Wave Pool Is Now Open

Splash about in the state's largest pool of its kind, or laze around on a sun lounger by the water.

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'The Notebook' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

Nicholas Sparks' famous romantic drama is headed to Broadway — and they should probably just hand out tissues with every ticket.

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A Huge Exhibition Dedicated to NASA's Space Travel Efforts Is Coming to Australia

'NASA – A Human Adventure' will display at Brisbane's Queensland Museum from March.

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Event
Eighth Grade

Thu, 3 Jan - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Comedian Bo Burnham makes his filmmaking debut with this winning coming-of-age flick.

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Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Is Your New Go-To Dessert From Now Until Easter

The limited-edition sweet treat features raisins, Australian cream and a ripple of flavour that tastes like hot cross buns.

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Beyond the Dots: Heather Lenz on Documenting Yayoi Kusama's Life and Work in 'Kusama: Infinity'

The first-time filmmaker initially wanted to make a biopic about the iconic Japanese artist.

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One of the Retro Video Games From 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Is Available to Play Right Now

You've played your way through the movie — now play one of 'Bandersnatch's retro video games.

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Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through Its First Scorcher of 2019

After a mild start to the year, Friday is set to sizzle.

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Ten Films You Need to See in 2019

From Quentin Tarantino's star-studded Manson-era movie to the return of the screen's kookiest family.

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News
Netflix Has Finally Dropped a Teaser and Launch Date for 'Stranger Things' Season Three

Prepare to face the demogorgon once more.

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Event
Mary Poppins Returns

Tue, 1 Jan - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Everyone's favourite magical nanny is back in this charming sequel, with Emily Blunt leading the charge in a most delightful way.

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