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
The Snowman

Thu, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Bland and riddled with cliches, it's no surprise this serial killer flick has gotten such a frosty reception.

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Cafe
Lello Pasta Bar - CLOSED

150 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Serving up Italian breakfasts, early morning cocktails and eight types of regional pastas on Flinders Lane.

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Event
Peel Street Festival

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017
Peel Street, Collingwood

A new music and food festival in Collingwood.

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News
Victoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.

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Event
Espresso Martini Festival 2017

Fri, 3 Nov - Sun, 5 Nov 2017
Meat Market, Melbourne

Try doughnut-topped espresso martinis and white russian slushies

Buy Tickets

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Event
Jewish International Film Festival 2017

Wed, 25 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A collection of the year's best films that either hail from Israel or explore Jewish culture.

Buy Tickets

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News
Brisbane Is Getting an Ambitious New $40 Million Live Entertainment Venue

The folks behind The Tivoli, The Triffid and Splendour in the Grass teaming up to build a brand new venue for gigs, events and productions.

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Australia Is Getting a New Series of Harry Potter Screenings with a Live Orchestra

This time, it's The Prisoner of Azkaban's turn.

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News
A Huge Solo Exhibition by Skywhale Artist Patricia Piccinini Is Coming to Brisbane's GOMA

The gallery's biggest ever solo exhibition by an Australian artist will feature a new inflatable installation, as well as a 3000-flower filled immersive landscape.

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News
Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

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News
You Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor

As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.

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News
This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

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News
Watch the Spooky Final Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Two

Get your last sneak peek before new episodes hit.

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Event
The Mountain Between Us

Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A pair of strong performances can't save this one-dimensional survival drama.

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Good Time

Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Robert Pattinson gives one of the best performances of his career in the grimy, energetic heist film.

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Happy Death Day

Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This time-twisting horror-comedy takes its cues from Groundhog Day with entertaining results.

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News
Five Must-See Films at the 2017 Greek Film Festival

Delve into Greek mumblecore, Greece's answer to Romeo and Juliet and a doco on the country's many dogs.

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Event
Greek Film Festival 2017

Wed, 11 Oct - Sun, 22 Oct 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The Hellenic film showcase returns for its 24th year.

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