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
'Veronica Mars' Is Definitely Coming Back to Your TV Screen

The cult-favourite TV show's revival has been confirmed by Kristen Bell herself.

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Event
Ladies in Black

Thu, 20 Sep - Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A bright and buoyant look at the lives and loves of Sydney department store workers circa 1959.

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Eight 2018 Emmy-Winning TV Shows You Should Watch Immediately

At the top of your list should be 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' — it took home five awards.

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'Star Wars' Identities: The Exhibition

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 - Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Coming to Australia for the first time, this exhibit features 200 original objects from the 'Star Wars' series.

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A Huge 'Star Wars' Exhibition Is Coming to Australia

Heading to our shores for the first time, this exhibit features 200 original objects from the sci-fi franchise.

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Coburg's Much-Loved Drive-In Is Up for Sale

But current owners Village Roadshow Theatres want to lease it back and keep the site operational for the next ten years.

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Event
Vegetables for Dinner

Mon, 24 Sep and Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Congress, Collingwood

Eat your way through a five-course vegan menu with matched wines.

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News
This New Airbnb-Like Sharing Service Will Let You Splash Around In Someone Else's Pool

And it's set to launch in Australia by summer.

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Event
Melbourne Music Bus Tour

Multiple single dates
Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

Take a bus ride through Melbourne's music history.

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BlackMilk's New 'Star Wars' Collection Will Kit You Out to Defend the Galaxy

The force is strong with these swimmers, dresses and overalls.

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A Giant Floating Sculpture of the Moon Is Coming to Australia

It measures seven metres in diameter and features detailed NASA imagery of the moon's surface.

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Event
Searching

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Keeping your eyes glued to a computer screen has rarely been more thrilling.

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A Simple Favour

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively shine in this savagely entertaining thriller from 'Bridesmaids' director Paul Feig.

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Christopher Robin

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Winnie-the-Pooh returns in gorgeous detail in this big-hearted ode to not taking life too seriously.

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Six Must-See Films at the 2018 Italian Film Festival

Including a mafia musical, an unhinged horror classic and a crime flick that won its canine cast awards at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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This OTT Burlesque Is the All-Singing All-Stripping Star Wars Show You Never Knew You Needed

'The Empire Strips Back' is bringing its dancing stormtroopers and erotic wookiees back to Australia in 2019.

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Event
Italian Film Festival 2018

Thu, 13 Sep - Sun, 7 Oct 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Featuring a drama about a dog-loving criminal and a flick about the scandalous life of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Dead Format II: A Risograph Exhibition

Fri, 14 Sep, 2018
The Old Bar, Fitzroy

Celebrating a medium that's gone, but not forgotten.

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Holey Cheese Festival

Tue, 23 Oct - Sun, 28 Oct 2018
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Five days of cheesy goodness at Queen Victoria Market.

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Much-Loved Classic Australian Film 'Starstruck' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

It follows in the footsteps of everything from 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' to 'Muriel's Wedding' to 'Moulin Rouge!'

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