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.

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IKEA Is the Latest Company Pledging to Ban Single-Use Plastics

And by 2030, all of its products will be made with renewable and recycled materials.

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A Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring

Where to eat, drink, sleep and play on a dime in Queensland's capital.

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Ocean's 8

Thu, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This gender-swapped entry in the Ocean's franchise features a sparkling cast but is lacking in drama.

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Hereditary

Thu, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jul 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Toni Collette stars in this fist-clenching, teeth-grinding horror film.

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Five Films from Cannes 2018 We Can't Wait to See in Australia

Some of them are already on their way to our cinemas; others we'll have to cross our fingers for.

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US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Coming to Australia

The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open three venues in Sydney this year, then set up shop in Melbourne in early 2019.

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Brisbane's New W Hotel Is the CBD's Ultra-Luxurious Riverside Haven

It has ten-gallon baths, in-suite cocktail stations and an in-house Three Blue Ducks restaurant.

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Amazon Is Introducing Some Significant Restrictions for Australian Shoppers

Here's what they will mean for you.

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My Friend Dahmer

Thu, 31 May - Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This look into the teenage years of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is critically lacking in nuance and depth.

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Gringo

Thu, 31 May - Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A convoluted caper falls flat in this underwhelming crime comedy.

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Skating At St Kilda Festival 2018

Fri, 22 Jun - Sun, 15 Jul 2018
Skating At St Kilda, St Kilda

St Kilda's pop-up ice skating rink returns for winter.

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Skating At Melbourne Festival 2018

Fri, 22 Jun - Sun, 15 Jul 2018
Crown Riverwalk, Southbank

A winter wonderland is popping up along the Yarra.

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Five Ways to Pass the Time at Brisbane Airport

Avoid any layover blues or impatient pre-flight foot tapping.

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Melbourne International Film Festival Has Revealed Its First 2018 Films

The first 32 films of the mammoth August film festival include Australian premieres, highly recommended docos, and Cannes and Sundance winners.

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Italian Yum Cha

Multiple single dates
The Grand, Richmond

Work your way through bite-sized portions of Italian deliciousness — with chopsticks.

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