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
Free 'House of the Dragon'-Themed Gelato at Messina Newtown

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022
Gelato Messina Newtown, Newtown

For one day only, Messina is turning its Newtown store into Westeros — and giving away free 'House of the Dragon' gelato.

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Christmas Gift Alert: Stan Is Making a New Festive Aussie Comedy with Miranda Tapsell and Matt Okine

'Christmas Ransom' stars Okine as the owner of a toy store, which is held up on Christmas Eve — with Tapsell as the security officer trying to save the day.

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Event
Fridayz Live

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022
Giants Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

TLC, Shaggy, Ashanti, Craig David and Akon are coming to Sydney for a huge throwback R&B gig.

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News
Harry Styles Breaks Emma Corrin's Heart in the Trailer for Queer Love Triangle Drama 'My Policeman'

'Don't Worry Darling' isn't the only new Harry Styles movie heading to screens this spring.

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Event
Send Noods Cinema

Multiple single dates
Harbour City Cinema, Sydney

Pair classic flicks with Biang Biang Noodles and natural wine in an old, usually abandoned Chinatown cinema.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From September 8

Head to the flicks to see a stunningly moving Gaelic-language drama, plus the latest wild and weird gem from British filmmaker Peter Strickland.

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Flux Gourmet

Thu, 8 Sep - Wed, 28 Sep 2022
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Set within a sonic catering institute, the latest film by 'In Fabric' director Peter Strickland serves up another wild, witty and wonderfully weird concoction.

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News
BlackMilk's New 'Stranger Things' Collection Will Get You Kitted Out to Battle Vecna

Go running up that hill in this new 17-piece range, which includes Hawkins Demogorgons varsity jackets, Upside Down-themed dresses and a shirt paying tribute to Eddie Munson.

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Key and Peele Voice Scheming Demons in the Trailer for Spooky New Stop-Motion Movie 'Wendell & Wild'

The director of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is back for the first time since 2009's 'Coraline' — and still making dark fantasy flicks.

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Bar Heather Is the Soon-to-Open Natural Wine Haven That's Bringing a Splash of Paris to Byron Bay

Launching in October, the 68-seater hails from the teams behind Byron's Luna Wine Store and natural wine importers Lo-Fi Wines.

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Netflix Is Serving Up a New Season of 'Chef's Table' That's All About Pizza

Watch pizza chefs cook up the beloved dish around the world, including in Portland, Phoenix, Rome and Kyoto.

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Japan's Dazzling Digital Art Gallery Has Closed — But It'll Reopen in a New Tokyo Location in 2023

The dazzling teamLab base shut its doors at the end of August, but it'll be back in a different part of Tokyo next year.

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Event
Barbie Party

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022
Manning Bar, Camperdown

Life in plastic, it's fantastic at this pink-hued party, which includes hourly 'Barbie Girl' sing-alongs, Barbie-themed cocktails and free Chupa Chups.

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IKEA Is Opening Its First Australian Plan and Order Point Concept Store in Melbourne

The Highpoint Shopping Centre concept store will let you plan your dream kitchen or wardrobe, then order whatever you need to pick up — or get delivered.

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Event
The Quiet Girl

Thu, 8 Sep - Wed, 28 Sep 2022
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Tender, affecting and resonant, and filled with wonderful performances, this Gaelic-language coming-of-age drama tells a small tale with a big impact.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Holiday in Japan Again Without Booking a Guided Tour

Japan's border rules are changing, relaxing some of the requirements around tourism — including for holidays from Australia and New Zealand.

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$5 Tickets at Ritz Cinema

Thu, 8 Sep - Wed, 14 Sep 2022
Ritz Cinema, Randwick

For one week only, you can see a flick for just $5 at the Sydney cinema.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival 2022 Virtual Festival

Mon, 12 Sep - Sun, 25 Sep 2022
Online

Can't make it to SUFF in-person? Keen for the weird and wonderful flicks to continue at home? Check out the fest's online program.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival 2022

Thu, 8 Sep - Sun, 11 Sep 2022
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

Sydney's weird and wonderful film festival returns in-person for the first time since 2019, setting up shop at Event Cinemas George Street.

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Speaking My Language: Patty Mills in His Own Words

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022
ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney

Australian basketball superstar Patty Mills is coming to Sydney to chat about his NBA career.

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