Sarah Ward

Name: Hit the Road
Start: 2022-08-25
End: 2022-09-14
Location: Melbourne

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
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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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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You'll Be Able to Tour This Blockbuster David Bowie Exhibition Via Your Phone From Next Month

The collection of around 500 Bowie items is going virtual.

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This Proposed High-Speed Transit Network Could Travel Between Australian Capitals In Less Than An Hour

Zoom from Brisbane to Sydney in 37 minutes, and from Sydney to Melbourne in the same amount of time

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Watch the Creepy Trailer for Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' Follow-Up, 'Us'

It promises to make you feel just as uneasy about your own reflection as 'Get Out' did about stirring cups of tea.

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Condimental Is Australia's New Curated Delivery Service for Pickles, Preserves and Sauces

Delivering a seasonal, limited-edition batch of condiments to your door.

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You Can Watch the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure 'Black Mirror' Movie on Netflix Right Now

Set in 1984 and following a computer programmer trying to create his dream game, the interactive effort features multiple story paths and endings.

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Event
No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s NYE Party

Mon, 31 Dec, 2018
Stay Gold, Brunswick

Jump a couple of decades back in time as you head into a new year.

Buy Tickets

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News
Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2018

From beautiful black and white depictions of post-war Poland to heartbreaking tales from the Australian outback, here are the films you need to see before the year is out.

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Event
Kusama: Infinity

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 - Wed, 6 Feb 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This visually vibrant doco explores Yayoi Kusama's life and work — dots, dramas and daring to push boundaries all included.

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News
South Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to a Six-Storey Designer Ovolo Hotel

Construction will start in 2019 for a planned 2020 opening date.

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This New App Will Turn Sightseeing In Melbourne Into an Augmented Reality Game

Set to launch in 2020, it combines augmented reality, public art and games design to showcase the city.

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Every James Bond Movie Is Coming to Stan This Week

All 24 official Bond movies hit the streaming platform in 4K on Boxing Day.

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Event
Cold War

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

The latest film from 'Ida' director Pawel Pawlikowski is a melancholic post-war masterpiece.

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Event
The Favourite

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This historical comedy from filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos is a savage, acerbic delight.

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Vice

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 - Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Christian Bale is a sight to behold in a political comedy that unfortunately favours style over substance.

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News
A Look Inside Wes Anderson's First Curated Art Exhibition

Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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Beer InCider Experience 2019

Sat, 2 Mar, 2019
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale

With live bands and ping pong, this truly is the ultimate in drinks-focused festivals.

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News
The Mornington Peninsula Is Now Home to Its Own Petite-Sized Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

And a brownie bar, too.

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