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.

Event
I Used to Be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 - Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

An insightful ode to the joys of pop culture fandom, with plenty of boy band songs on the soundtrack.

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The Children Act

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 - Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Contemplating the intersection of faith, medicine and the law, this moving drama features a powerhouse performance by Emma Thompson.

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Widows

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 - Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki pack a punch in this stunning heist thriller from director Steve McQueen.

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Six Must-See Films at the 2018 Japanese Film Festival

With zombies, stray cats and even Josh Hartnett, this year's fest is both entertaining and varied.

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Melbourne's Century-Old Capitol Theatre Will Reopen in 2019

The stunning theatre will be put to use once more, acting as a temporary home for ACMI while it undergoes a refurbishment.

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Monster Fest 2018

Thu, 22 Nov - Sun, 25 Nov 2018
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Melbourne's annual genre film festival returns.

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Museum of the Moon

Sat, 1 Dec 2018 - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
Scienceworks, Spotswood

A giant floating sculpture of the moon, complete with NASA imagery on its surface, will take over Scienceworks.

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Love & Desire: Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces from the Tate

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

This major exhibition will feature 40 of the Tate's beloved works, including iconic pieces such as John Everett Millais’ 'Ophelia' and John William Waterhouse’s 'The Lady of Shalott'.

Buy Tickets

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Netflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans

The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.

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Acclaimed Japanese Fine Diner Kazuki's Is Opening Its Doors in Carlton This Week

The split-level restaurant will serve Japanese-meets-European dishes such as kingfish sashimi, sea urchin with russet potato chips and yoghurt sorbet with Anzac biscuit crumbs.

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Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

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A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

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Melbourne Might Be Getting a New Major Pride Festival

The European-style event would take place in Fitzroy's Smith Street and Gertrude Street in 2021.

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Free WiFi Is Coming to Queensland Beaches

Stay between the flags, and you'll also get safety tips updated by surf life savers patrolling the shore.

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This Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'

The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.

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Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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The Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here

The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

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Lime's Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Brisbane

You can now zip around the city on a motorised scooter for a couple of dollars.

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Shoplifters

Thu, 15 Nov - Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda is at his empathetic best with this Palme d'Or-winning family drama.

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The Old Man and the Gun

Thu, 15 Nov - Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

If this affectionate bank robber drama really is Robert Redford's last acting role, he's going out in a quiet blaze of glory.

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