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
Viceroy's House

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A handsome if somewhat unremarkable historical drama.

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News
Five Films from Cannes 2017 We Can't Wait to See in Australia

Now showing in French Riviera cinemas between May 17 and 28, and hopefully coming soon to a screen near you.

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Event
John Wick: Chapter 2

Thu, 18 May - Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Keanu Reeves is back to what he does best in this exhilarating action sequel.

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News
Netflix Is Finally Making an Original Australian Series

Tidelands' ten episodes, each running for 50 minutes, will be shot in Queensland in 2018.

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News
Japan's New Luxury Train Redefines Travelling in Style

Hit the rails complete with on-board fireplaces, front and rear glass-walled observatory cars, and a seasonal menu that changes to reflect the region you're passing through.

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News
Dion Lee to Design New Uniforms for the Sydney Opera House

When one of Australia's fashion stars and its most iconic buildings combine.

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Event
Melbourne Tea Festival 2017

Sat, 20 May, 2017
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

Sip your way through artisan stalls, learn new skills and shop for handmade wares.

Buy Tickets

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News
A Dedicated Marshmallow Cafe Is Opening in Chicago

Serving up bourbon, Kahlua and champagne marshmallows, taco s'mores and toasted marshmallow lattes.

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News
Magnum + Queens Is Australia's New Sommelier-Curated Online Wine Shop

Expect carefully selected, sustainable, craft varietals from Virginia Selleck's latest venture.

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Event
Snatched

Thu, 11 May - Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Goldie Hawn is as funny as ever, but there's only so much she can do with such a predictable screenplay.

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Event
The Childhood of a Leader

Thu, 11 May - Thu, 18 May 2017
ACMI, Melbourne

A fascinating drama about the early days of a fascist dictator that feels uncomfortably timely today.

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Double R Diner Pop-Up

Thu, 25 May, 2017
Gelato Messina Richmond, Richmond

Gelato Messina will be transformed into the iconic Twin Peaks diner for a day of cherry pie and free gelato.

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News
Gelato Messina Is Being Transformed Into Twin Peaks' Double R Diner

Sydney and Melbourne, get ready for cherry pie and free Twin Peaks-themed gelato.

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News
The Lord of the Rings Design Workshop Is Bringing an Insane Insect Exhibition to Australia

Get up close and personal with large-scale creepy crawlies at this immersive showcase.

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News
This Pop-Up Shipping Container Hotel Takes Portable Comfort to the Next Level

The two-level structure can sleep 13, and is designed to be both demountable and moveable.

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Event
The Zookeeper's Wife

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Jessica Chastain is outstanding in this tale of courage and defiance during the Holocaust.

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News
Australia's First Japanese Microbrewery Is Coming

Harajuku Gyoza is making the leap to on-site brewing at their new Gold Coast restaurant.

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Event
Pork Pie

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

A fun if rather conventional remake of a classic Kiwi comedy.

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Event
Get Out

Thu, 4 May - Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The year's smartest, most critically acclaimed horror movie has finally arrived.

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Five Hugely Topical Films to See at the 2017 Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

Visit Manila's slums, follow a PNG community fighting for justice, and see how civil servants would respond to a hypothetical nuclear attack.

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