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
Slender Man

Thu, 23 Aug - Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The internet's favourite boogeyman makes the jump from overused meme to bland, routine, scare-free horror movie.

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The Happytime Murders

Thu, 23 Aug - Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This filthy felt film is disappointingly threadbare.

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Leave No Trace

Thu, 23 Aug - Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This delicate drama from the director of Winter's Bone is one of the best films of the year.

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It Looks Like 'Veronica Mars' Is Coming Back to Your TV Screen

Reports say that the cult-favourite 2000s TV show will get a revival with original cast members — including, of course, Kristen Bell.

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Taco Bell Is Opening Its Second Australian Store on the Gold Coast

It's the start of the Tex-Mex chain's Australian expansion.

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Outback Queensland's Truly Iconic Betoota Hotel Is Reopening for Two Days This Weekend

It's reopening temporarily for the famous Betoota Races — and all profits will be going to charity.

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Japanese Film Festival 2018 Classics Program

Thu, 22 Nov - Sun, 2 Dec 2018
ACMI, Melbourne

Step through Japanese film history — for free.

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'Return of the Jedi' Is the Latest 'Star Wars' Film Returning to the Big Screen with a Live Score

The live orchestral 'Star Wars' series continues.

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'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Live in Concert with the MSO

Thu, 31 Jan - Sun, 3 Feb 2019
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

Another night of muggle movie and music magic, this time screening the fourth film in the franchise.

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You Can Now Stay In an Agatha Christie-Inspired Hotel Inside a Double Decker Bus

Head to the English countryside, put your feet up and ponder the author's mysteries.

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This New Australian Opera Is Inspired by the Life of Celebrated Artist Brett Whiteley

It's coming to the Sydney Opera House in 2019 as part of Opera Australia's new season.

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This Garden-Topped Melbourne Skyscraper Could Soon Be Australia's Tallest Building

If it goes ahead, it'll feature apartments, offices, a hotel, retail spaces, an entertainment centre, restaurants, bars, a BMW showroom, a school and even a cinema.

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The Cast of 'The Sopranos' Is Coming to Australia

Three of the series' stars are heading down under to chat about the iconic gangster TV series.

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BlacKkKlansman

Thu, 16 Aug - Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Spike Lee returns a wild, infuriating, eye-opening true story it feels like he was born to tell.

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The Italian Film Festival's 2018 Program Is Here to Heighten Your European Holiday Cravings

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

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Expo Liaison

Sat, 18 Aug, 2018
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington

Client Liaison is launching its own music festival in which the duo will take to the stage with none other than John Farnham.

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Refuge 2018: Pandemic

Wed, 29 Aug - Sat, 1 Sep 2018
North Melbourne Town Hall, North Melbourne

Exploring pandemics — and the worries that come with them — through forums, games, conversations and art.

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Australia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete

It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.

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Flinders Street Station Is Going Pink for Women's Health

The high-tech new LED lighting system will bathe the building in a new hue — and it's the first of several planned colour changes.

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This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

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