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
Melbourne's Bus Network Is Set to Be Affected by Another 24-Hour Driver Strike

It's the city's second bus driver strike in the past month.

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Event
On Chesil Beach

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

More than a decade after Atonement, Saoirse Ronan once again shines in another adaptation of author Ian McEwan's work.

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The Spy Who Dumped Me

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

With Kate McKinnon at her hilarious best, this action-comedy delivers solid laughs along with an ace ode to female friendship.

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Melbourne Cat Lovers Show

Sat, 8 Sep - Sun, 9 Sep 2018
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

Australia's first-ever cat lovers show is popping up in Melbourne for two days.

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The Whitsundays Will Soon Be Home to an Underwater Art Installation

For the first time ever, four sculptures will be placed in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Free Tapas Fridays

Fri, 7 Sep, 2018
Messer Fitzroy, Fitzroy

End your working week with free snacks over a tipple (or two).

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You'll Soon Be Able to Wander Your Way Through a Massive 'Stranger Things' Corn Maze

It spans 20 acres and includes more than 16 kilometres of path.

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A Huge Touring Spice Girls Exhibition Is Currently Spicing Up the UK

It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

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Japan's Much-Loved MOS Burger Is Set to Open More Stores Across Australia

After testing the waters with six stores in Queensland, the Japanese chain will open 100 eateries in the next five years.

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'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Has Launched His Own Free Streaming Service

It features a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Invented Non-Melting Icy Poles

They "last immeasurably longer than conventional ice lollies", and if they prove a hit, the London-based outfit will look at rolling out the desserts in supermarkets.

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Event
Scout's Honour Pop-Up

Sun, 5 Aug, 2018
Carlton Scout Hall, Carlton North

If you don't take your pet pooch for its own portrait sitting, how will it know you really love it?

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'Pick of the Litter' Puppy Screenings

Sun, 5 Aug and Sun, 19 Aug 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Catch a flick about Guide Dogs while hanging out with actual puppies.

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Palace Cinemas' $5 Movie Week

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

The cinema chain is celebrating the launch of its new movie club with a week of super cheap tickets.

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Melbourne First Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Store Is Now Open

The Store of Requirement opened in Collingwood on July 31 (yes, Harry Potter's birthday).

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Eleven Must-See Films at the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival

Including a Bill Murray documentary, an unsettling 3D flick and the best performance of Jaden Smith's acting career.

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These Are the Best Aussie Films of 21st Century According to Australian Film Critics

51 critics picked Australia's 25 big-screen highlights from the past 18 years.

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This Sky-High Suspension Bridge Lets You Walk Over Canada's Famed Whistler Bowl

It spans 130 metres, and is located 2000 metres above the ground below.

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The 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Just Became Your Most Anticipated Show of 2021

Amazon Studios is developing a five-season TV show based on the renowned series of books.

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This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach for 2018

Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach once again tops the list of 327 beaches from over 70 countries.

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