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
A Quiet Place

Thu, 5 Apr - Wed, 16 May 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

Directed by John Krasinski and starring a formidable Emily Blunt, this almost entirely dialogue-free horror flick speaks volumes.

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News
Sydney Film Festival Unveils the First Part of Its Ace 2018 Program

This year's 65th anniversary festival boasts Sundance winners, Oscar-nominated animation and Martin Freeman-starring chillers — plus a brand new venue.

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Event
Essential Kaurismäki: Selected by David Stratton

Wed, 6 Jun - Sun, 17 Jun 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This year's Sydney Film Festival pays tribute to the master of Finnish deadpan.

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Papi Chulo to be Replaced by Queen Chow's Second Cantonese Eatery and Bar

Manly's Papi will close on April 29, with Queen Chow opening over winter.

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Nudefish Poké Party

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018
Nudefish Poké, North Sydney

Serving up the first 100 bowls for free, and slinging $5 poké afterwards.

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You Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now

Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.

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Event
Lulu's Pop-Up

Thu, 15 Mar - Sun, 15 Apr 2018
The Midnight Special, Newtown

The Midnight Special's latest pop-up is serving up tamales, muffaletta and banoffee pie.

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The Other Side of Hope

Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki crafts an amusing and earnest look at Europe's refugee crisis.

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News
Spanish Film Festival Announces Packed 2018 Program

Featuring Guillermo del Toro's previous Oscar winner and Javier Bardem as Pablo Escobar amongst its 25-film program.

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Event
A Wrinkle in Time

Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

This big-thinking, big-hearted sci-fi adventure boasts gorgeous visuals and a giant-sized Oprah, but it's definitely a kids' flick.

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Event
The Death of Stalin

Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

The latest film from the man behind The Thick of It and Veep is a provocative Soviet comedy with plenty of modern parallels.

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News
How the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time

The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.

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Event
Daisy's Plaster Fun House

Thu, 29 Mar - Sat, 31 Mar 2018
Daisy's Milkbar, Petersham

Paint your own plaster statue at Daisy's Milkbar's craft nights.

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News
Melbourne Is Now Home to a Harry Potter-Inspired Escape Room

Try to magic your way out of this, muggles

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This New Sydney Car Park Is Offering Up $4 Per Day Airport Parking

Meet Sydney's newest and most affordable off-site airport car park.

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Palace Is Opening a 12-Screen Cinema in Surfers Paradise

Located a block away from the beach, it'll feature multiple lounge and bar areas, plus views over the city.

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Event
Moya's Juniper Lounge Second Birthday

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018
Moya's Juniper Lounge, Redfern

The Redfern gin joint is celebrating its birthday with free negronis.

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Event
Moonlight Cinema's Isle of Dogs Closing Night Celebration

Sun, 1 Apr, 2018
Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park, Centennial Park

See out this year's Moonlight season with a doggone delight.

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The Wizard's Brunch

Sat, 21 Jul - Sun, 22 Jul 2018
MacLaurin Hall, Camperdown

A Harry Potter-themed feast in the 'Great Hall' for muggles.

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Pacific Rim Uprising

Thu, 22 Mar - Wed, 2 May 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

It's not nearly as thoughtful as the original film, but at least the action scenes are entertaining.

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