Craig Ellison

About Craig Ellison

Craig Ellison has been writing about entertainment for nearly a decade — from college newspapers to major film publications. His work focuses on adult animation (Futurama, Solar Opposites), video game adaptations (Castlevania: Nocturne), dark fantasy (Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm), and horror (Mike Flanagan, John Carpenter's The Thing, and anything A24 touches).

Before shifting fully into entertainment, Craig spent over six years as a baseball writer, publishing weekly articles across multiple outlets. That sports background gave him an unusual but useful skill: he treats streaming rankings, IMDb scores, and release schedules like a box score — with healthy skepticism and a soft spot for the underdog.

Craig got his start in student journalism at Illinois Valley Community College (writing for The IV Leader) before transferring to Eureka College on the Stephen W. Rigazio scholarship. At Eureka, he wrote for The Pegasus, covering everything from campus happenings to politics — including the 2020 election and Palestine. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in Communication.

What he's watching right now

  • Only Murders in the Building
  • What We Do in the Shadows
  • Castlevania: Nocturne
  • Whatever FromSoftware game is currently ruining his sleep schedule

Favorite films

  • Forrest Gump
  • Pulp Fiction
  • The Thing (John Carpenter)
  • Sinister
  • Anything A24

Favorite anime

  • Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Why trust his reviews: Craig watches everything he covers. No second-hand takes. No fluff. Just honest opinions from someone who has spent nearly a decade writing professionally about film, TV, and animation.

Craig writes for CineCorner independently. All views are his own.


All news by Craig Ellison

Inside Shia LaBeouf’s meltdown on The Rooster Prince set and the pain behind it
Inside Shia LaBeouf’s meltdown on The Rooster Prince set and the pain behind it
On The Rooster Prince, Shia LaBeouf pushed himself to the edge, according to director Josh Penn Soskin. He says LaBeouf "exploded" on set, blurring performance and pain, and capped a scene with an improvised line that gave him goosebumps.
John Cena and Alison Brie’s underrated, R-rated action comedy is leaving Netflix—watch it before it’s gone
John Cena and Alison Brie’s underrated, R-rated action comedy is leaving Netflix—watch it before it’s gone
John Cena and Alison Brie’s overlooked 2023 R-rated romp Freelance, with Christian Slater, leaves Netflix on August 3, 2026 — and it’s the only title dropping that day. Stream it while you can.
Netflix addresses a subscription shake-up that could reshape how you stream
Netflix addresses a subscription shake-up that could reshape how you stream
Free Netflix? A co-CEO just weighed in on the rumored no-cost tier for the app, spelling out where the idea stands now—and what it would take to make it real.
What happens to Daeron in House of the Dragon? The book gives him a fate the show could still dodge
What happens to Daeron in House of the Dragon? The book gives him a fate the show could still dodge
After two seasons as Westeros' most talked-about unseen Targaryen, Daeron — Alicent's youngest son — has finally arrived in House of the Dragon season 3, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. And if you're wondering where his story goes, George R.R. Martin's book has an answer the show may not stick to.
Melissa Gilbert is leaving When Calls the Heart before season 14 — here’s the real reason
Melissa Gilbert is leaving When Calls the Heart before season 14 — here’s the real reason
Hope Valley is saying goodbye. Melissa Gilbert is out of When Calls the Heart, confirming she won’t return for Season 14 after a two-season run as Georgie McGill, dashing hopes for a comeback.
How did the Hardacres make their money? Fried herring was only half of it
How did the Hardacres make their money? Fried herring was only half of it
If you've watched Channel 5's rags-to-riches drama The Hardacres — back for a second series from 14 May 2026 — you'll know the family rockets from the fish docks to a stately home at improbable speed. Here's exactly how they got rich.
What happens at the end of Enola Holmes 3?
What happens at the end of Enola Holmes 3?
Enola Holmes 3 landed on Netflix on 1 July 2026 and went straight to number one — sending Millie Bobby Brown's detective to Malta for a wedding that turns into her biggest case yet. Here's how it all ends, spoilers and all.
Prime Video’s lavish historical epic with a HotD star is your next weekend obsession
Prime Video’s lavish historical epic with a HotD star is your next weekend obsession
It’s down to two men and a throne. If it feels like a rerun, it is — only this time the margins are thinner, the elbows sharper, and the ending wide open.
What MasterChef season was Luca in? He almost didn't get an apron at all
What MasterChef season was Luca in? He almost didn't get an apron at all
Luca Manfè is one of the most beloved winners in MasterChef US history — and the answer to which season he was in comes with an asterisk, because his first attempt ended in tears.
Robert Englund says he'll return as Freddy Krueger—but only if this one thing happens
Robert Englund says he'll return as Freddy Krueger—but only if this one thing happens
Horror legend Robert Englund says he’d slip the glove back on as Freddy Krueger—if one key box gets ticked. While promoting his new animated film, the Elm Street icon opened up about the franchise’s future and the condition that could lure him back into your nightmares.