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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The World's First Dog Tap House Has Opened In the US

Drink a few pints while finding your new pet pooch.

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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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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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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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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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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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Say Cheers to 2017's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

You've heard 2017's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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Moleskine Has Opened Its Second Stationery-Focused Cafe In Beijing

Further sites in Hamburg, London and New York are also planned.

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Stephen King's Sequel to The Shining Is Being Adapted Into a Film

Doctor Sleep is headed to the big screen.

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A New Gelato Messina Tim Tams Range Is Coming to Tempt Your Dessert-Loving Tastebuds

The food mashup that had to happen is back.

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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Reveals Loaded 2018 Lineup

With 45 formidable films on offer, from comedies and rom-coms to features on AIDS activism.

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'The Shape of Water' and 'Get Out' Lead This Year's History-Making Oscar Nominations

Both an African-American director and a female director have been nominated for the big one — for just the fifth time in the history of the awards.

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Ten New Australian Films You Need to See in 2018

Last year was a standout for Australian film, and 2018 will bring a whole new slew of important homegrown stories to our cinemas.

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Outback Queensland's Iconic Betoota Hotel Is Set to Reopen

The town is still empty, but the beers will be flowing.

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A Giant Game of Space Invaders Is Taking Place 52 Storeys Above Tokyo

Projected onto the windows of the Tokyo City View observatory, it celebrates the arcade game's 40th anniversary.

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A Giant Game of Space Invaders Is Taking Place 52 Storeys Above Tokyo

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