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
Aquarius

Thu, 23 Feb - Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Sônia Braga is spectacular in this masterful Brazilian drama.

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Rings

Thu, 23 Feb - Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This unwanted horror sequel is an even bigger drag than its villain's hairdo.

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House of Mirrors

Fri, 7 Apr - Sun, 30 Apr 2017
Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo

Lose yourself in a Dark MOFO's kaleidoscopic mirror maze.

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Dark MOFO's House of Mirrors Is Coming to Victoria

Lose yourself in a dark kaleidoscopic maze.

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The Gold Coast's Brooklyn Depot Is Bringing Its All-American Burgers to Melbourne

Joining the Melbourne burger landscape with obligatory boozy milkshakes and deep-fried pickles.

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Absinthesalon Is Melbourne's New Parisian-Themed Drinking Den

Chase the green fairy as Sydney's absinthe haven expands to Fitzroy.

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Someone Has Invented Wine for Pets, Cures Solo Drinking

You can now pour your four-legged friend a Catbernet, Chardognay or Pinot Meow.

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Melbourne Design Week Unveils Its First-Ever Program

A ten-day showcase of art, architecture, jewellery and more will take over the city.

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Event
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2017

Thu, 16 Mar - Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Take your pick from 135 features, shorts and documentaries focused on LGBTIQ stories.

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Melbourne Queer Film Festival Announces 2017 Program

Take your pick from 135 features, shorts and documentaries focused on LGBTIQ stories.

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Hidden Figures

Thu, 16 Feb - Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

An inspiring true story buoyed by three infectious performances.

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Whisky and Alement Has Opened a New Hidden Whisky Bar

Head upstairs for collectable, vintage and independent tipples.

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Melbourne Will Soon Be the Home of Australia's Tallest Building

Prepare to look up at 90 storeys of hotel rooms, apartments and attractions.

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This New Real-Time Translation App Will Change the Way You Travel

The Aussie-made app translates both words and voice in 90 different languages.

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Event
Fences

Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 22 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Powerful performances can't keep Fences from feeling a little stagey.

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Toni Erdmann

Thu, 9 Feb - Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This bizarre German comedy has earned plenty of Oscar buzz, and with good reason.

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Grapest 5K Run

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017
Balgownie Estate, Bendigo

Exercise and drinking combine for this wine-tasting fun run.

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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2017

Wed, 8 Mar - Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This year sees 45 formidable films on offer, from the Audrey Tatou-starring Jacques Cousteau biopic to Venice Film Festival highlight Planetarium.

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She Speaks First Presents The Fits

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017
Chunky Move Studios, Melbourne

See Anna Rose Holmer's feature film debut followed by a post-film conversation.

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Junk Is Melbourne's New Hawker-Style Asian Fusion Eatery

This Queensland favourite is heading south and putting gyoza in bao because they can.

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