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
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Live in Concert with the SSO

Wed, 15 Aug - Sun, 19 Aug 2018
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Another night of muggle movie and music magic, this time screening the fourth film in the franchise.

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These Are the Best Aussie Films of 21st Century According to Australian Film Critics

51 critics picked Australia's 25 big-screen highlights from the past 18 years.

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This Sky-High Suspension Bridge Lets You Walk Over Canada's Famed Whistler Bowl

It spans 130 metres, and is located 2000 metres above the ground below.

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The 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Just Became Your Most Anticipated Show of 2021

Amazon Studios is developing a five-season TV show based on the renowned series of books.

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The Millionth Dog Party

Tue, 31 Jul, 2018
The Soda Factory, Surry Hills

Celebrating five years of $1 hot dogs — and there'll be 1000 freebies up for grabs.

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This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach for 2018

Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach once again tops the list of 327 beaches from over 70 countries.

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Twin Peaks: A Conversation with the Stars

Sat, 1 Sep, 2018
ICC Sydney, Sydney

Five of the series' stars head down under to chat doppelgängers, David Lynch and life inside the Black Lodge.

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Flight of the Conchords Are Making a Return to TV Screens

The duo's one-off live special will air in the US in October.

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Surry Hills' Much-Loved Bills Is Spending Its Last Weekend in Its Current Digs

The beloved restaurant is moving house — to the site next door.

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Some of the Best Photos of Today's Lengthy Lunar Eclipse from Around the World

Did you sleep through the longest lunar eclipse of the century? Well, here's what it looked like.

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How Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami from 'The Breaker Upperers' Made This Year's Funniest Comedy

We chat to the film's two directors, writers and stars, about real-life break ups, smashing rom-com conventions and Celine Dion singalongs.

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Whitney

Thu, 26 Jul - Wed, 5 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

The second documentary about the pop superstar in as many years paints a sorrowful picture of a talent gone too soon.

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The Breaker Upperers

Thu, 26 Jul - Wed, 5 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

New Zealand's newest comedy is a hilarious ode to female friendships, ditching bad relationships and singing karaoke to Celine Dion.

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Korean Film Festival in Australia 2018

Thu, 9 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug 2018
Dendy Opera Quays, Sydney

Australia's celebration of Korean filmmaking returns for its ninth year.

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Potterfest: A Harry Potter Marathon

Sat, 3 Nov, 2018
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington

You may need a time-turner to get through 20 hours of 'Harry Potter' films.

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RBG

Thu, 26 Jul - Wed, 5 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

An affectionate and inspirational exploration of the life and impact of America's rockstar Supreme Court Justice.

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Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival 2018

Fri, 17 Aug - Sun, 26 Aug 2018
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn

These babies only bloom for two weeks of the year — don't miss them.

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Taiwan Film Festival

Fri, 27 Jul - Sun, 29 Jul 2018
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

Sydney's first film festival dedicated to Taiwanese filmmaking.

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A World-First Showcase of National Geographic's Stunning Wildlife Photos Is Coming to Melbourne Zoo

Featuring the best 50 animal snaps from the magazine's 130-year archive, as well as an augmented reality experience.

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