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.

Restaurant
Beerhaus Barangaroo

Hickson Road, Barangaroo

A huge German beer hall with salty pretzels, schnitzels and schnapps.

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Event
Judy

Thu, 17 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Renee Zellweger wears Judy Garland's ruby slippers as if they are her own in this exceptional performance — and she might just win her second Oscar for it.

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Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2019

Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Featuring 50 films over 11 days, including adorable documentaries about dogs, artificial intelligence and aspiring social media stars.

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Locusts

Thu, 17 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This grimy Aussie crime thriller makes good use of its outback setting, but proves far too familiar otherwise.

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MINI British Film Festival 2019

Tue, 29 Oct - Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Palace Cinemas Sydney, Sydney

Geek out on Helen Mirren movies, watch whistleblower Keira Knightley and find out what Ken Loach thinks of the gig economy.

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Film Music: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis

Sun, 8 Dec and Mon, 9 Dec 2019
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

The Australian music icons team up with the SSO to perform their famed film scores.

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Shaggy and Sean Paul Are Heading on a Boombastic and Nostalgic Tour of Australia

The two 90s and 00s stars are heading to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth this summer.

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Monster Fest 2019

Thu, 31 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2019
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

Celebrating big-screen horror, sci-fi, and anything else that’s dark and twisted.

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The First Trailer for 'Jungle Cruise' Takes Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson on a Wet and Wild Adventure

Slated to reach cinemas in mid-2020, it's the latest Disney flick based on a theme park ride.

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Woodford Folk Festival Has Announced Its Huge 2019–20 Lineup

Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival is back for its 34th year, with Amanda Palmer, Lior, Horrorshow and The Herd on the bill.

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The Latest 'Charlie's Angels' Trailer Serves Up Sassy Spies, Espionage Action and Day Drinking

Because everything old is new again, this action franchise is back.

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Australia Is Now Home to the World's First Whale Heritage Site

Queensland's renowned whale-watching spot, Hervey Bay, has earned the honours.

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Potterfest: A Harry Potter Marathon 2019

Sat, 7 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

You may need a time-turner to get through two days of 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' films.

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Hustlers

Thu, 10 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu sizzle in this smart, sultry crime drama, which brings a scathing true story to the screen.

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Gemini Man

Thu, 10 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Double the Will Smith can't save this dull action-thriller — nor can its distracting, unconvincing high-tech visuals.

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David Chang's New Netflix Show Sees Him Eating Around the World with Seth Rogen and Chrissy Teigen

The 'Ugly Delicious' chef also grabs a bite with 'Saturday Night Live' star Kate McKinnon and 'Master of None' actor Lena Waithe.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s Party

Fri, 18 Oct, 2019
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

Jump a couple of decades back in time.

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A Heap of Climate Change Protests Are Expected to Disrupt Cities Across Australia All Week

Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion will continue to demand government action on climate change with a week-long schedule of protests in Australia's major cities.

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The Anarchic 'Rick and Morty' Season Four Trailer Promises Plenty of Interdimensional Chaos

The smartest Rick and Morty-est Morty in the universe are back.

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'Friends' 25th: The One With the Anniversary

Sun, 27 Oct, 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Catch classic episodes of the 90s sitcom on the big screen at this marathon viewing session.

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