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
Second Act

Thu, 6 Dec 2018 - Wed, 16 Jan 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens can't save this well-intentioned but formulaic comedy.

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Climax

Thu, 6 Dec 2018 - Wed, 16 Jan 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Gaspar Noé's latest film takes viewers on a trip into a memorable, manic and murderous all-night dance party.

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Thu, 6 Dec 2018 - Wed, 16 Jan 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

Melissa McCarthy is in career-best form in this fantastic and empathetic true tale about life, loneliness and literary fraud.

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News
Six Impressive Artworks to See at Brisbane's Ninth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

QAGOMA's huge new APT9 exhibition celebrates the creativity — and explores the issues — of Australia and the Asia Pacific.

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BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

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Event
HuskeeWeek

Mon, 3 Dec - Fri, 7 Dec 2018
Various locations across Sydney

Your next reusable takeaway cup comes with a week of free coffee.

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Messina Gelato Appreciation Classes 2019

Multiple single dates
Gelato Messina Rosebery (HQ), Rosebery

Devour a four-course gelato degustation and discover the secrets behind Messina's sweet treats.

Buy Tickets

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One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

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Made By The Hill - CLOSED

55 Sherbrooke Street, Rooty Hill

Monster burgers, homemade Italian pastries and $2 tacos, all in Rooty Hill.

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News
A Record Number of Australian Films Are Headed to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

Including a dystopian sci-fi made in Adelaide, plus the latest films from the directors of 'The Babadook', 'Down Under' and 'The Sapphires'

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Dr Jane Goodall Is Coming to Australia to Chat About Her Pioneering Work with Chimpanzees

Nearly 60 years after she first lived with chimps in Tanzania, she'll also chat about animal welfare and her ongoing conservation efforts.

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Gelatissimo's Boozy Frosé Sorbet Has Arrived to Cool Down Your Summer

The frosty sweet treat combines Chandon Sparkling Brut Rosé and strawberries — and it's only available this month.

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The Full Summer Program for Sydney's St George OpenAir Cinema Is Here

With a lineup sneak peeks of films that haven't yet hit cinemas, recent favourites — and that view.

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St George Openair Cinema 2019

Tue, 8 Jan - Sat, 16 Feb 2019
Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney

Sydney's most stunning outdoor cinema is back with food from Chiswick and spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Buy Tickets

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Doughnut Time's Comeback Has Started with the Opening of Two New Brisbane Stores

It's also opening two Gold Coast spots and three Melbourne stores before the end of 2018.

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Event
Lean on Pete

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - Wed, 9 Jan 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Director Andrew Haigh is at his empathetic best with this heartwrenching tale of a teenager and his horse.

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Margaret Atwood Is Writing a Sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'

And it'll hit shelves next year.

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Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

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The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named One of the Best in the World

Six Australian beaches have made FlightNetwork list of the top 50 best beaches in the world.

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Moonlight Cinema 2018–19

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - Sun, 31 Mar 2019
Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park, Centennial Park

Summer has arrived with the return of Centennial Park's always-popular outdoor cinema.

Buy Tickets

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