
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

Jacob Elordi And Margot Robbie Explain Why They Had A ‘Mutual Obsession’ With Each Other While Filming Wuthering Heights
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"I was enamored by her."

'It's So Dumb': Boston Rob And Bob The Drag Queen Have Thoughts About One Move From Candiace Dillard Bassett On The Traitors Season 4
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The former Traitors share their take.

I Binge-Watched Netflix's His & Hers, And I Have 3 Problems With The Big Twist
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I didn't see that coming.

Justin Baldoni Explained Why Blake Lively Apparently Called Her Home Office 'Buckingham Palace'
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
You know you've made it when your office has it's own name?!

Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower Is Just Like Us As He Shares The Online 'Rabbit Holes' He Went Down While Filming The Final Episodes
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives The Vecna actor talks wrapping up his Stranger Things role.

Margot Robbie Had A Slew Of Costumes For Wuthering Heights (And I'm Shook They Could Outnumber Barbie's)
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
It's giving Barbie.

I Just Learned How Sydney Sweeney And The Housemaid Crew Ended Up On Family Feud, And I’m Still Amazed It Actually Happened
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Survey says...

I Can't Stop Thinking About The Marty Supreme Ending, And I Need To Talk About Why
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"...with that obligation comes sacrifice".

See Millie Bobby Brown Break Into Tears While Watching 'THAT' Stranger Things Scene For The First Time
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I believe.

Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Ben Affleck Over A Decade After Their Divorce: ‘So Much About My Life Surprises Me.’
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Where the exes stand, per Garner.

'Have Fun Sleeping Tonight': Kristen Stewart Shares How She Dealt With Dark Subject Matter Of Directorial Debut
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"...tomorrow is going to be even harder."

Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals Her Theory Behind Why She Can Be Polarizing To People
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"I can't do anything about it."

As A Horror Fan, I'm Pretty Disappointed With The 2026 Lineup So Far
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I'm not terrified enough...

No Big Deal, Just Friends' Jennifer Aniston And Courteney Cox Casually Reuniting To Talk About Whether Jen Should Go Brunette
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
It's giving Rachel and Monica.

What Noah Schnapp Wants Stranger Things Fans To Take From Will Byers' Coming Out Scene
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives "It's just so powerful."

Following Tangled Casting Its Rapunzel And Flynn, I'm Psyched That A Fancast Favorite For Mother Gothel Is Being Lined Up
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Mother knows best!

13 Going On 30’s Young Jenna Actress On How That Character Was 'The Genesis Of What Would Become (Her) Purpose'
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
She's not 13 anymore.

‘I Will Eat My Words’: Why Sarah Michelle Gellar Joined The New Buffy The Vampire Show After Saying She’d ‘Never’ Return
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
New Sunnydale is on the way!

I Just Found Out One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti Has 2 Upcoming Roles, And I'm Really Excited About It
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
I think the 25-year-old is destined to become a Hollywood star.

Viola Davis Made A Powerful Statement About The Cultural Impact Of Sinners By Comparing It To The Exorcist: ‘It Woke Me Up’
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"It feels like a possession, right?"

Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin Showed Off His Sweet Gymnastic Moves, And Fans Had All The Miles Morales Comments
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
"Bro is ready...'

'I Had To Put A Straightjacket On': Kristen Stewart Has A Lot Of Thoughts On Directing Vs. Acting
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives Kristen Stewart's directorial debut is here.

Dwayne Johnson Was ‘So Sick’ On His First Day Filming Mummy Returns. Why That Day Was Still So Important
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
It all started with the Scorpion King.
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