Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, 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, including the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground 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
Happy Birthday Marty: Celebrating 80 Years of Mr Martin Scorsese

Thursday, November 17 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
The Astor Theatre, St Kilda

The Astor Theatre is paying tribute to a filmmaking icon with a month of movies, including rarely screened titles and select sessions on 35mm.

Buy Tickets

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News
Luxury Hotel Brand St Regis Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast in 2027

The swanky chain's Aussie debut will feature 185 guest rooms and suites, views over the ocean and hinterland, a sky bar, and a pool bar and lounge.

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Deliveroo Has Shut Up Shop in Australia — Effective Immediately

The delivery company has announced that it's wrapping up its Australian operations, entering administration.

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Event
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

Thursday, November 17 - Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

For his first movie in seven years, Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu ponders the weight of being a filmmaker in a feature both spectacular and indulgent.

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Event
She Said

Thursday, November 17 - Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan lead this powerful newspaper drama, which follows the journalists who broke the Harvey Weinstein story.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas This Week

Head to the flicks to see a powerful newspaper drama about bringing down Harvey Weinstein, an inspiring Australian documentary and Alejandro González Iñárritu's latest.

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News
Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and The Game Are Teaming Up for a Huge 2023 Australian Tour

Heading to Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, this is a 90s and 00s hip hop and rap fan's dream come true.

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News
Flying in a Middle Seat Could Nab You Your Very Own Limited-Edition Virgin Bar Cart

Fancy a disco-, day spa-, cinema- or sports-themed — and money-can't-buy — bar cart to use at home? Fly in everyone's least-favourite seat.

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Event
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive 2022

Saturday, November 19, 2022
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.

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American Action Sports Chain Woodward Is Opening Its First Australian Centre in Sydney in 2024

The three-level, 3650-square-metre site in Castle Hill will feature skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, bouldering and more.

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News
Channing Tatum Takes His Steamy Moves to London in the First 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' Trailer

Salma Hayek joins the cast in this third and final film in the 'Magic Mike' franchise, which sees the titular stripper put on a brand-new show.

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Krispy Kreme Has Dropped a New Range of Doughnut-Inspired Christmas Biscuits for Dogs

This limited-edition lineup of festive 'doggie doughnuts' is made with carob and peanut butter, and comes decorated to suit the season.

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Disney+ Is Livestreaming Elton John's Final North American Gig — and He'll Be Teaming Up with Dua Lipa

Make plans to knock off early on Monday, November 21 — you've got a streaming date with Elton John, Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile live from Dodger Stadium.

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A World-First Pop Art Exhibition Featuring Warhol, Basquiat and Haring Will Hit the Gold Coast in 2023

Drawn from the private collection of Jose Mugrabi in New York, 'Pop Masters' features 40-plus works never before seen in Australia.

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You Can Get Floraly's Adorable Tiny Living Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Door This Festive Season

These tabletop trees are available for pre-order now, with deliveries starting this month.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Screening 'Star Wars: A New Hope' and 'Frozen' with a Live Soundtrack

Two very different — and immensely beloved — Disney flicks are getting the live orchestral treatment in 2023.

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Shrek Rave

Saturday, November 19, 2022
Ballers Clubhouse, Melbourne

Be an all star at this 'Shrek' party — there'll be Smash Mouth sing-alongs, 'Shrek'-themed drink specials and free green glow sticks.

Buy Tickets

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AMC+ Is Now Available Down Under as a Standalone Streaming Service — and It Comes with Shudder

Initially launching in Australia as an add-on to other streaming platforms, this service from the US network behind 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' has gone solo.

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New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Serve Up an All-Australian In-Flight Menu (Including Craft Beer)

Passengers will be able to tuck into mid-flight banana bread waffles and a snag in a bag — and sip Your Mates, Ballistic and Spinifex beers, plus Heaps Normal's Quiet XPA.

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Studio Ghibli and Disney Have Teamed Up on Surprise 'Star Wars' Short 'Zen — Grogu and Dust Bunnies'

Baby Yoda is getting the Studio Ghibli treatment, complete with susuwatari from 'Spirited Away', to celebrate three years of 'The Mandalorian'.

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A World-First Pop Art Exhibition Featuring Warhol, Basquiat and Haring Will Hit the Gold Coast in 2023

You Can Get Floraly's Adorable Tiny Living Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Door This Festive Season

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Screening 'Star Wars: A New Hope' and 'Frozen' with a Live Soundtrack

Shrek Rave

AMC+ Is Now Available Down Under as a Standalone Streaming Service — and It Comes with Shudder

New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Serve Up an All-Australian In-Flight Menu (Including Craft Beer)

Studio Ghibli and Disney Have Teamed Up on Surprise 'Star Wars' Short 'Zen — Grogu and Dust Bunnies'

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