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

Blair Witch Project Reboot Emerges From the Woods With a Release Window
Blair Witch Project Reboot Emerges From the Woods With a Release Window
The Blair Witch Project is heading back into the woods, with a reboot stalking theaters in 2027.
Toy Story 5 Hid a Brand-New Taylor Swift Song for Months
Toy Story 5 Hid a Brand-New Taylor Swift Song for Months
Toy Story 5 pulled off a rare Hollywood secret: Taylor Swift recorded a new song for the sequel earlier this year, and the team kept it under wraps until now. A key figure behind the film is finally explaining why they stayed silent.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Phase Zero Reset Is the Clearest Sign Yet the MCU Lost Its Way
Avengers: Doomsday’s Phase Zero Reset Is the Clearest Sign Yet the MCU Lost Its Way
The MCU is heading back to square one. At SXSW London, Joe and Anthony Russo teased Avengers: Doomsday as a Phase Zero reset — a back-to-basics blueprint sparked by a candid chat with a key star and a clear nod the franchise has drifted off course.
New Girl Reunion: Hulu Series Puts a Fresh Spin on a Jim Carrey Classic
New Girl Reunion: Hulu Series Puts a Fresh Spin on a Jim Carrey Classic
New Girl stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are reuniting, teaming up on a Hulu comedy inspired by Jim Carrey’s The Cable Guy.
Toy Story 5 Poised to Dominate the Box Office, Early Forecasts Upend Expectations
Toy Story 5 Poised to Dominate the Box Office, Early Forecasts Upend Expectations
Buzz and Woody are already stirring the turnstiles: early tracking for Toy Story 5 is shockingly strong, pointing to a monster box office run.
Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart Suit Up for McG’s New Netflix Spy Comedy
Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart Suit Up for McG’s New Netflix Spy Comedy
Henry Cavill is suiting up opposite Kevin Hart in McG’s untitled Netflix spy-comedy, chasing bad guys and due dates as a hilariously mismatched duo on the brink of fatherhood.
Why The Backrooms Director Won't Direct Star Wars
Why The Backrooms Director Won't Direct Star Wars
Fresh off his breakout Backrooms, 20-year-old YouTuber-turned-director Kane Parsons is shutting down the franchise chatter: he has zero interest in directing Star Wars, Star Trek, or any major IP—now or ever.
House of the Dragon Co-Creator Just Set Expectations for the Future After Season 4 — and Fans Won’t Like It
House of the Dragon Co-Creator Just Set Expectations for the Future After Season 4 — and Fans Won’t Like It
Bad news for Westeros diehards: House of the Dragon co-creator Ryan Condal says he may be done with the Game of Thrones universe after the prequel wraps with its planned Season 4, dimming hopes for more adventures from him in George R.R. Martin’s world.
Netflix Loses the Quality Crown to Apple TV and Two Rivals, Study Says
Netflix Loses the Quality Crown to Apple TV and Two Rivals, Study Says
Apple TV just snagged the quality crown. In MoffettNathanson’s latest index, Netflix slides to fourth as rankings favor what’s on screen, not who’s watching.
Harry Potter TV Series Confirms a Fan Favorite Is Joining Season 2
Harry Potter TV Series Confirms a Fan Favorite Is Joining Season 2
HBO Max has kicked off a search for Colin Creevey, signaling the camera-toting Gryffindor will join the Harry Potter TV show in Season 2.