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
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.

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Happy End

Thu, 8 Feb - Wed, 21 Mar 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Acclaimed Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke is up to his usual tricks in this dark, unsettling tale of family dysfunction.

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Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Fri, 27 Apr and Sat, 28 Apr 2018
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

Miyazaki's films are the latest to get a live orchestral accompaniment.

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Performing a Live Score to All Your Studio Ghibli Faves

Miyazaki's films are the latest to get a live orchestral accompaniment.

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Japan's Insane Real-Life Version of Mario Kart Is Coming to Australia

Zoom around a racetrack dressed as Mario, Luigi or Yoshi — but don't go throwing bananas or shells at your opponents.

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Coming Soon — Super Bowl Edition: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch

From Star Wars heroes to apocalyptic thrillers to The Rock versus a tall building.

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You Can Watch the Latest 'Cloverfield' Movie on Netflix Right Now

It's great news if you want to watch the film ASAP — but it could be indicative of a worrying trend.

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Melbourne Is Getting Another Star Wars Screening with a Live Orchestra

Just in case you haven't had enough live orchestral 'Star Wars' action.

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Event
Lorne Sculpture Biennial 2018

Sat, 17 Mar - Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Lorne, Lorne

Three weekends. 41 artists. Plenty of massive sculptures.

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News
Ten Films from Sundance 2018 We Really Want to See In Australian Cinemas

Here's hoping we get to see the new Yayoi Kusama doco, the terrifying Toni Collette-starring thriller and the smart social satire that's been compared to 'Get Out'.

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Melbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport

Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.

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The Program for Southeast Queensland's One-Off Commonwealth Games Arts Festival Has Been Revealed

Featuring an inflatable labyrinth, a celebration of Aussie female-fronted acts, beachside karaoke and more across 12 days of performances, exhibitions and gigs.

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Event
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Live in Concert with the MSO

Thu, 8 Nov - Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Plenary, South Wharf

Prime movie and music magic for muggles.

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Mean Girls Is the Latest Movie Getting the Themed Brunch Treatment

Wear pink to the next pop culture-themed meals, coming to Sydney and Melbourne in April.

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Phantom Thread

Thu, 1 Feb - Wed, 14 Mar 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The exquisite new film from director Paul Thomas Anderson plunges into the depths of a dark, devious love story.

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Molly's Game

Thu, 1 Feb - Wed, 14 Mar 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Jessica Chastain is at the top of her game in acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut.

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The Designs for Australia's First Pride Centre Have Been Revealed

The dedicated LGBTI hub is due to open in St Kilda in 2020.

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This Photography Series Turns Tokyo Into a Blade Runner-Like Futuristic Realm

See the Japanese capital in a different light courtesy of Australian photographer Tom Blachford.

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Event
Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival 2018

Sat, 10 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2018
South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne

Molluscs and music return to South Melbourne Market.

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News
You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards

Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

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