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.

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Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August 2021

Get stuck into a new dramedy about cancel culture, Taika Waititi's latest sitcom and an animated musical with tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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The 'Magic Mike Live' Stage Show Has Cancelled the Rest of Its Australian Tour Due to the Pandemic

The remainder of the show's Melbourne season will no longer go ahead, and stints in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide have been completely scrapped.

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Netflix Is Now Streaming Melbourne-Shot Series 'Clickbait' If You Need a New Pulpy Thriller to Binge

Featuring 'Entourage' star Adrian Grenier, the new eight-part series follows the fallout from a viral video.

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Nine New Movies You Can Watch in August That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Including a nostalgic sequel, a high-octane franchise installment and two sports-focused documentaries.

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Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'

Directed by 'Jackie' filmmaker Pablo Larraín and set in 1991, the drama steps inside Diana's struggling marriage to Prince Charles.

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'The Suicide Squad' Is the Latest Big Flick That's Being Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Digital

The second stab at bringing the DC Comics supervillain crew to the screen will hit video on demand on September 2.

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The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

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Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.

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The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd

If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.

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IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.

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The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse

Heading to cinemas this Boxing Day, this new instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Spider-Man grapple with the fallout from being unmasked.

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Darrell Lea Is Now Doing Liquorice Beer If You Can't Decide Whether to Get Dad Brews or Sweets

The confectionery company has teamed up with Nomad Brewing Co on a dark chocolate liquorice stout made with Darrell Lea’s Batch 37 liquorice.

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Qantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated

You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.

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Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller

Nicole Kidman plays an eerie wellness guru in this Byron Bay-shot series, which also features exceptional performances by Melissa McCarthy and Michael Shannon.

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Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022

Headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator will all still play the festival's new July 2022 dates.

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The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer Jumps Back Into the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off

Directed by 'Nomadland' Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, the star-studded 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows a group of immortal superheroes.

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The Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30

Every Aussie aged between 16–40 will finally be eligible to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer jab as part of Australia's vaccination campaign.

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Top Local Chefs Ask Aussies to "Put a Jab on the Menu" in This New Hospitality Ad Campaign

Matt Moran, Neil Perry, Danielle Alvarez and Shannon Martinez all feature, stressing how tough the pandemic has been for the hospitality industry.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival Has Revealed Its Jam-Packed Online-Only 2021 Program

Sydney's go-to event for all flicks weird, wonderful, out-there and anarchic is screening 30 features and documentaries during its digital-only 2021 festival.

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You Can Now Get Super-Nostalgic DIY Wizz Fizz Margarita Kits Delivered to Your Door

Mix yourself up a batch of Cocktail Porter's sherbet margaritas — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.

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Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August 2021

The 'Magic Mike Live' Stage Show Has Cancelled the Rest of Its Australian Tour Due to the Pandemic

Netflix Is Now Streaming Melbourne-Shot Series 'Clickbait' If You Need a New Pulpy Thriller to Binge

Nine New Movies You Can Watch in August That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'

'The Suicide Squad' Is the Latest Big Flick That's Being Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Digital

The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd

IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse

Darrell Lea Is Now Doing Liquorice Beer If You Can't Decide Whether to Get Dad Brews or Sweets

Qantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated

Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller

Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022

The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer Jumps Back Into the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off

The Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30

Top Local Chefs Ask Aussies to "Put a Jab on the Menu" in This New Hospitality Ad Campaign

Sydney Underground Film Festival Has Revealed Its Jam-Packed Online-Only 2021 Program

You Can Now Get Super-Nostalgic DIY Wizz Fizz Margarita Kits Delivered to Your Door

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