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
Candyman

Mon, 11 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

The 90s horror franchise gets a sharp, smart and sublimely shot new instalment, as produced and co-written by Jordan Peele.

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News
Outdoor Gathering Rules Will Ease Slightly From September 13 Now That NSW Has Hit Six Million Jabs

All adults will need to be fully vaccinated — and, while the change doesn't extend to LGAs of concern, families in those areas will be able to go out together for an hour of outdoor recreation.

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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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This Helpful Interactive Map Shows NSW's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Postcode

The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see the percentage of residents who've had the jab across the city and state.

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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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Crystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests

Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.

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NSW Health Has Confirmed That Sitting Down to Eat Outdoors Is Permitted During Sydney's Lockdown

You can have a picnic, or sit down to read while you're out of the house for recreation — but only if you're not in Greater Sydney's Local Government Areas of concern.

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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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Event
Archie at Home: In the Frame

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021
Online

Attend a virtual discussion between Archibald Prize-winner Peter Wegner, his subject Guy Warren and presenter Yumi Stynes.

Book Now

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Irish Film Festival 2021

Fri, 3 Sep - Sun, 12 Sep 2021
Online

Check out a gorgeous animated gem, a dramatic tale about two sisters and a lively music doco — all from your couch.

Buy Tickets

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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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Bunnings Has Shut Its Sydney Stores and Moved to Drive-and-Collect Orders for the Rest of Lockdown

If doing DIY tasks is getting you through during lockdown, you'll now need to order your supplies online.

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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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Restaurants and Bars to Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Patrons Once 70 Percent of NSW Is Jabbed

NSW Police Minister David Elliott has confirmed that the state is planning to allow pubs, restaurants and gyms to start welcoming in vaxxed customers when it reaches the 70-percent vaccination mark.

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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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NSW Residents Will Need to Wear Masks Outside Unless You're Exercising From August 23

Covering up your face is also compulsory indoors and in many outdoor situations, but the rules are tightening again.

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A Nighttime Curfew and One-Hour Exercise Rule Will Now Apply in Sydney's 12 LGAs of Concern

From Monday, August 23, residents of the city's hotspot areas will be under even tighter restrictions — and they'll apply throughout Sydney's third month of lockdown.

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Greater Sydney's Lockdown Has Been Extended Until the End of September

Sydney has already been under stay-at-home conditions for two months, but the lockdown has just been extended for a further month.

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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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Sarah Ward

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