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
Official Secrets

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Starring Keira Knightley as a government employee-turned-whistleblower, this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller couldn't be more relevant.

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Event
Farming

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

'Lost' and 'Suicide Squad' actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje turns director to bring his own bleak childhood — including his teenage years in a skinhead gang — to the screen.

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Event
Judy & Punch

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This subversive fairytale turns a problematic puppet show into a feisty delight — complete with fantastic performances by Mia Wasikowska and Damon Herriman.

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News
Patricia Piccinini's Otherworldy 'Skywhale' Is Coming Back — with a New Floating Companion

They'll both fly above the National Gallery of Australia in 2020, before touring the country.

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News
Interview: 'Last Christmas' Director Paul Feig Picks His Favourite Festive Flicks

We also chat to the ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘A Simple Favour’ filmmaker about the elements of a successful Christmas movie.

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News
Scotland's BrewDog Has Opened Its First Australian Brewery and Taproom in Brisbane

You'll find the multimillion-dollar venue, complete with arcade games, brunch fare and a takeaway shop, next to the Brown Snake.

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News
Another Slightly Terrifying (but Highly Entertaining) 'Cats' Trailer Has Just Dropped

Watch Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen prance, preen and purr across the screen.

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News
Disney Has Just Launched Its New Streaming Platform — and Here's Everything You Can Watch on It

Sign up for a free trial and you can get right into 600 films and 7000 episodes, including a new 'Star Wars' show, cult classics and 'The Simpsons'.

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News
Taco Bell Is Opening Its First NSW Store in Newcastle Today

The Tex-Mex giant is bringing its tacos and frozen margaritas back to NSW.

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Event
Outdoor Cinema at Sydney Olympic Park 2020

Multiple single dates
Sydney Olympic Park

Catch 'Dumbo', 'Toy Story 4' and 'Avengers: End Game' for free at this outdoor cinema.

Buy Tickets

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News
You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline

The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.

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News
Netflix's Huge New Fantasy Series 'The Witcher' Has Already Been Renewed for a Second Season

The first season hits this December, and a second will follow in 2021.

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Event
Son of a Baker x Shepherd's Lane Bakery

Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Shepherd's Lane Cafe and Bakery, Liverpool

The acclaimed southside patisserie and cafe is headed west for the first time.

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Event
Lasagna Affair

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 and Tue, 14 Jan 2020
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Dedicate a night to this cheesy layered pasta dish.

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News
Trailers for the New 'SpongeBob' and 'Sonic' Movies Are Here to Help You Relive Your Childhood

One features Keanu Reeves, the other co-stars Jim Carrey.

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Event
Jungle Collective Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale

Sat, 16 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Precinct 75, St Peters

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

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Five Must-See Films at the 2019 Japanese Film Festival

From a gorgeous, heartfelt animation, to a cult classic rock musical, to a different take on the yakuza genre.

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Qantas Has Just Trialled a Non-Stop Flight from London to Sydney

After flying direct from New York–Sydney in October, the airline has just trialled its next possible non-stop long-haul route.

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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for an Eighth Season Before Its Seventh Season Even Airs

In cool cool cool news for fans of the police-focused sitcom, its future is secure for the next two seasons.

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Mould: A Cheese Festival 2020

Fri, 22 May - Sat, 23 May 2020
Carriageworks, Bay 25, Eveleigh

Feast on Australia's best cheeses — with wine, beer, whisky and sake, of course.

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