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
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!
The Story Behind How Michelle Yeoh Nearly Quit Action Movies After A Stunt Went Wrong And Quentin Tarantino Inspired Her: ‘That’s The Most Depressing Time Of Your Life’
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Michelle Yeoh almost said goodbye to action movies back in the '90s.
America’s Got Talent Winner Richard Goodall Talks Fame Following Victory, And Being Called ‘America’s Susan Boyle’
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives "Never in a million years."
Tyler Perry’s Latest Movie Just Hit A Streaming Milestone, But I’m Really Shook By The Way It's Apparently Affecting His Other Films On Netflix
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The Six Triple Eight is impacting Tyler Perry's other work.
Savannah Guthrie Explains Why She Was 'Shocked And Not Shocked' By Hoda Kotb's Exit From Today
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"I knew it was in her heart."
I Kind Of Think Timothée Chalamet's Style Is Cool, But The Internet Is Not Holding Back With The Kardashian Fashion Jokes: 'I Bet He Stole That From Stormi'
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Is Stormi influencing Timothée Chalamet's style?
The Traitors Season 3: An Updated List Of Who Got Banished, Murdered And Who I Think Is Next
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Who will the traitors kill off next?
Now That Cameron Diaz Is Back In Action, She Opened Up About If She'd Be Down For Sequels Of The Mask And Charlie's Angels
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Keep 'em coming!
The 2025 Oscars Could Be A Landmark Year For Trans Representation, But The Academy Will Likely Overlook One Particularly Great Trans Film
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Trans representation matters.
Harrison Ford Gave His Shrinking Castmate A Star Wars Compliment And She Couldn’t Believe It: ‘He Hates Talking About It So Much’
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Wait... Han shot first?
A TikTok Of Wicked Broadway Actors Recording Music For The Movie Is Going Viral, But I’m Just Here For The Cheeky Hamilton Joke
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Musical fans can get this reference.
There Are Some A+ Twilight References In This New Lego Set, But I Have A Bone To Pick About One Thing
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Hold on tight, spider monkey!
One Of Them Days Review: Keke Palmer And SZA Bring Best Friend Energy In Hilarious Buddy Comedy
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
This is a blast of a girl’s day out.
After America’s Got Talent Auditions Were Rescheduled Due To LA Wildfires, Winner Richard Goodall Shares Recent ‘Sadness’ From Experience
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The AGT winner previously got married in Pasadena and celebrated in Malibu.
New Details About Haymitch's Hunger Games Prequel Have Arrived, And Like The Fans I'm Heartbroken Over His Story For A Few Reasons
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I volunteer as tribute to have my heart ripped open by the next Hunger Games book.
The Golden Bachelorette's Chock Chapple And Joan Vassos Get Asked 'All The Time' About Wedding Plans, And He Just Shared The Latest Update
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
What's going on with the pair's matrimonial plans?
‘I’m Definitely Underpaid’: Oscar Nominee Djimon Hounsou Gets Real About Still Facing Financial Struggles While Discussing Diversity And Equity In Hollywood
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"... diversity, it still has a long way to go"
See Lovely BTS Moments From Hoda's Last Day On Today: 'Literally Crying'
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Today gave the host a Hoda-bration!
There’s One Change Wicked Made from The Broadway Show I’d Really Wondered About, But I Think The Answer Makes Total Sense
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Of course, the theater kids noticed this.
Upcoming Book-To-Screen Adaptations: What To Read Before The Movie Or TV Show
By Sarah El-Mahmoud last updated
Your TBR list is getting longer...
Tom Holland's Dad Shared Sweet Details About How The Actor Planned His Proposal To Zendaya
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
He was a man with a plan.
Cynthia Erivo Wants To Play X-Men’s Storm, And Her Reasoning Is A+
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
From The Wicked Witch to the MCU?
'I Have To Be Even More Naughty': Alan Cumming Reveals How He Picked The Traitors In Season 3, And I Love The Host More Than Ever For It
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"It's terrifying..."
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