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.

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The Matildas' Semi-Final Against England Was Australia's Most-Watched TV Program Since 2001

It didn't turn out the way that the nation hoped, but Sam Kerr and company still smashed records against the Lionesses.

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Caroline Polachek, Alvvays and Alex G Just Joined Kraftwerk on Meredith's Hefty 2023 Lineup

You'll also be catching Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Flowdan, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Sneaky Sound System, No Fixed Address and Souls of Mischief.

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We Are Sex Bob-Omb!: The First Trailer for Netflix's Animated 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Series Is Here

The film's whole cast is back for this new take on the graphic novels, which hits streaming in mid-November.

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Sanctuary

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Solely set in a hotel room, this searing two-hander gets Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley digging into power, privilege, fetishes and fantasies.

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Strays

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice pooches on a mission in this hit-and-miss canine comedy, which gets lewd and crude with adorable dogs.

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How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Following a group of eco-activists determined to make a statement, this tightly wound, always rage-dripping thriller is instantly gripping.

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Bradley Cooper Picks Up the Baton in the First Trailer for Leonard Bernstein Biopic 'Maestro'

As well as starring opposite Carey Mulligan, Cooper directs, jumping back behind the lens for the first time since 'A Star Is Born'.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Are the Latest Celebrities Renting Out Their Guesthouse on Airbnb

The one catch: you'll need to be in Santa Barbara this weekend, on Saturday, August 19, to enjoy this free stay.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival 2023

Thu, 7 Sep - Sun, 10 Sep 2023
Dendy Newtown, Newtown

An all-female reimagining of 'Conan the Barbarian', Bruce Lee clones, Japanese gore and an ode to Werner Herzog: they're all on SUFF's 2023 lineup.

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Sydney Underground Film Festival Will Unleash Its Weird and Wonderful 2023 Lineup Upon Dendy Newtown

Sydney's celebration of cult and underground cinema is moving to a new venue, complete with an all-female reimagining of 'Conan the Barbarian', Japanese gore and an ode to Werner Herzog.

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Good Things' Huge 2023 Lineup Is Here with Devo, Fall Out Boy, Limp Bizkit, Corey Taylor and Pennywise

Celebrating Australian alternative rock as well, Spiderbait, Frenzal Rhomb, Jebediah and Eskimo Joe lead the festival's local contingent.

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Event
BlackBerry

Thu, 17 Aug - Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Glenn Howerton is phenomenal in this tragedy-meets-farce version of the first must-have smartphone's rise and fall.

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Tom Jones, Jack Johnson and Elvis Costello Lead Bluesfest's First 35th-Anniversary Lineup for 2024

Elvis Costello & The Imposters had to drop out of 2023's Bluefest, so they're making the trip in 2024 instead.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL, Central Cee, G Flip and Genesis Owusu Will Kick Off 2024 in Sydney at Field Day

The Domain will also welcome Romy, Sub Focus, Ross From Friends, Claptone and COBRAH for this huge New Year's Day festival.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL, Central Cee, Peggy Gou and Kelis Lead Beyond The Valley's NYE 2023 Lineup

Destroy Lonely, DMA'S, G Flip, Mall Grab, The Jungle Giants — the list goes on for what's set to be a huge New Year's festival in Hesse.

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Just In: Fall Out Boy Are Teasing a New Australian Tour Like Its the 2000s Again

You don't post an Aussie flag, a kangaroo emoji and a clip from the Australian episode of 'The Simpsons' on social media if you're not going to follow through — we hope.

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Surround-Screen Viewing Is Coming to Australia: Event Cinemas' New ScreenX Projects Movies Over Three Walls

Catch a film in this new multi-projection format, which is making its Australian debut on the Gold Coast, and you'll have a 270-degree field of view.

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The Matildas' Match Against France Was Australia's Biggest TV Sports Program in a Decade

The nerve-shredding clash, epic penalties included, was also the country's biggest streaming event ever.

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Rousing Matildas Documentary Series 'The World at Our Feet' Is Absolutely Essential Viewing Right Now

This six-part Disney+ doco charts the national Australian women's soccer team's path to the 2023 World Cup — wins, challenges and all.

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Start Chanting Three Times: The 'Beetlejuice' Musical Will Make Its Australian Premiere in 2025

Eddie Perfect's song-filled take on Tim Burton's beloved film will enjoy its local debut at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.

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