
Sarah El-Mahmoud
The Background: Sarah El-Mahmoud has been with CinemaBlend since 2018, starting as a freelancer shortly after graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Journalism. In college, she was the Managing Editor of the award-winning college paper, The Daily Titan where she specialized in writing/editing long-form features, profiles and arts & entertainment coverage, including her first run-in with movie reporting, with a phone interview with Guillermo del Toro for Best Picture winner, The Shape of Water.
What She's Into: Sarah is CinemaBlend's resident YA enthusiast, often bringing her lifetime love of books and the stories behind their often contentious adaptations to the site. Deeply into when music and movies intersect, from knowing the hype musical tracks of Mamma Mia!, beautiful scores of Michael Giacchino and yes, the absolute banger Twilight soundtrack way too well. She is also passionate about highlighting and interviewing voices within the industry to help open the door for Hollywood to better represent the world through movies and television. Horror, she really loves horror movies. The world of animation as well... OK don't make her pick one genre.
What She's Excited About Right Now: The continued resurgence of horror and musicals. The next Hunger Games movie, Mike Flanagan's upcoming shows, the Wicked movies and the final Spider-Verse animated film.
Latest articles by Sarah El-Mahmoud

Ryan Coogler Explains Why Sinners Was ‘More Exciting’ To Film Than The Black Panther Franchise
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Ryan Coogler's first wholly original movie is on the way.

After Black Mirror Drops Season 7 Shot Of Cristin Milioti's Return, A Lot Of Fans Are Making The Same Critical Comments
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"RIP Black Mirror..."

The Best 2000s Movies Streaming On Netflix
By Sarah El-Mahmoud last updated
From critically-acclaimed movies like Oldboy to beloved comedies like Pineapple Express, here are the best 2000s movies you can check out on Netflix now.

Boston Rob Has Been All Over Reality TV Again Lately With Traitors And Deal Or No Deal Island, But He Knows Exactly Which Survivor Star Should Join The Latter Next
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"I need a break!"

Lucy Liu, With Her Girl Drew, Cameron D And Demi Reunited To Celebrate The Substance (And Talk Charlie's Angels Bikini Scene)
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
It's a Full Throttle reunion!

Pixar Boss Reflected On Sending Films To Disney+, But I'm More Interested In His Take On Why Lightyear Flopped
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Lightyear did not go to infinity and beyond .

After Having A Blast With One Of Them Days, I Need To Talk About 5 Other Female Buddy Comedies That Deserve More Love
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
For more days with movies like the hilarious Keke Palmer/SZA pairing.

I'm A Huge DreamWorks Fan, And After Finally Seeing The Wild Robot, I Have One Big Hope For The Animation Company
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The Wild Robot blew me away.

Tom Sandoval Finally Responded After Chrishell Stause And Wells Adams Called Him Out For Pit Stains On The Traitors Season 3
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"At least I can laugh about it now..."

I Did Not Have Will Ferrell And Reese Witherspoon Dancing On Camera On My Bingo Card This Week, But Fans Are Fully Here For 'Willerspoon'
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"The energy we need right now."

Martin Lawrence Explained Why He Wants Eddie Murphy To Give The Toast At Their Kids' Wedding, And His Answer Makes Total Sense
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The two comedians are set to be in-laws!

Adam Scott Hasn't Rewatched Parks And Recreation, And The Reason Why Is Surprisingly Sweet
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Calcu...later, Ben Wyatt!

'Ines Told Him To Reset His Thinking.' How Brad Pitt's New Partner Is Allegedly Influencing His Sobriety As He Finally Settles Divorce With Angelina Jolie
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Here's the latest on Brad Pitt's relationship.

Ariana Grande Told The Story Behind Experiencing The 'Holding Space' Question, And Revealed Why She Was Relieved When The Internet Was Deeply Confused By It
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Ariana Grande is holding space for holding space?

I Just Found Out How Much A Suite Costs At Those Chiefs Games Taylor Swift's Been Spotted At, And While Not Surprising It's Still An 'Eye-Watering' Sum
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
What a devoted fan!

Beloved YA Novel Children Of Blood And Bone Has Announced A Stacked Cast, And I'm Moving It Up On My TBR Immediately For 3 Reasons
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
This sounds epic.

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Is One Of 3 Actors Who Could Make LGBTQ+ History With Oscar Wins, And Her Reaction To The Nod Is Especially Emotional
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Her future is unlimited.

Jenna Ortega’s New Film With The Weeknd Is Coming, And I’m Loving His Comments About What She Was Like On Set
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Can't wait for Hurry Up Tomorrow.

‘Keep People On Them Toes’: Chappell Roan Reflects On Viral VMAs Paparazzi Moment, And What She's Learned From Speaking Up For Herself
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
She's HOT TO GO, always!

‘My Life Was More At Risk In Top Gun.’ Monica Barbaro Speaks Out About The Differences Between Filming Maverick And A Complete Unknown, And Her Take Surprised Me
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Here's how Tom Cruise bootcamp stacks up to portraying a music legend.

Is It Just Me, Or Has So Much Time Passed That I'm Not Sure I Care About Severance Season 2?
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I'm not ready to go back to the office.

America’s Got Talent Winner Richard Goodall Reflects On How His Victory Might Affect Season 20
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives It could be anyone's game.

I Wasn't Sure I'd Like The Traitors, Since I Don't Know Most Of The Contestants, But I Need To Talk About How Fast It Hooked Me
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Banish my brain to the Scottish Highlands!
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