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

The Breadwinner Review: Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore Can't Save This Throwback Comedy
The Breadwinner Review: Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore Can't Save This Throwback Comedy
The Breadwinner could’ve been a sharp, modern role‑reversal romp—a dad scrambling at home while mom chases a big break. Instead, this Nate Bargatze–Mandy Moore vehicle leans quirky and dated, mildly amusing and occasionally charming but never the fresh comedy it promises.
Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, and Anthony Maras on Pressure: Inside the High-Stakes Drama Pushing Them to the Edge
Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, and Anthony Maras on Pressure: Inside the High-Stakes Drama Pushing Them to the Edge
Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon sit down with director Anthony Maras to dig into Pressure, their latest feature with Andrew Scott — candid stories, sharp insights, and a peek behind the scenes.
Spider-Noir: Black-and-White or Color? There’s a Clear Winner
Spider-Noir: Black-and-White or Color? There’s a Clear Winner
Spider-Noir swings onto Prime Video today with a choice for fans: binge all eight episodes globally in Authentic Black & White or True-Hue Full Color — two cuts that deliver distinctly different vibes.
Apple TV+ Unveils Next Must-Watch Thriller: Release Date and First Look Revealed
Apple TV+ Unveils Next Must-Watch Thriller: Release Date and First Look Revealed
Apple TV+ just locked a release date and dropped the first look for Last Seen, a new thriller led by Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s 2011 novel The Dispatcher, it teases a dark, twisty chase — and it’s coming soon.
Tina Fey and Will Forte Reveal Why The Four Seasons Has an Unrealistic Amount of Farts
Tina Fey and Will Forte Reveal Why The Four Seasons Has an Unrealistic Amount of Farts
Will Forte and Tina Fey — who also executive produces and co-created the Netflix hit — tee up The Four Seasons season 2, breaking down how the show walks the line between heart and humor, why communication matters, and how its hilariously inflated fart tally is finally getting called out.
Steven Spielberg’s $607 Million Sci-Fi Epic Finally Hits Streaming June 1
Steven Spielberg’s $607 Million Sci-Fi Epic Finally Hits Streaming June 1
Break out the shoulder pads and the mixtapes—this week’s must-watch is a neon-soaked 80s blast. Think arcade buzz, VHS grit, and power-ballad swagger, all in one hit.
The Definitive Power Ranking of the Greatest Biopics Ever Made
The Definitive Power Ranking of the Greatest Biopics Ever Made
Hollywood and the Oscars can’t get enough of this genre — here are the cream-of-the-crop picks, ranked.
James Gunn Breaks Silence on Teen Titans Movie as Director Rumors Swirl
James Gunn Breaks Silence on Teen Titans Movie as Director Rumors Swirl
Is the Teen Titans movie finally happening or still stuck in rumor limbo? James Gunn just weighed in on chatter that Sam Levinson is in line to direct the DCU project.
Zendaya’s Sizzling R-Rated Hit Is Leaving Hulu Soon — Watch Before It’s Gone
Zendaya’s Sizzling R-Rated Hit Is Leaving Hulu Soon — Watch Before It’s Gone
Last call on Hulu: Zendaya’s steamy tennis drama Challengers leaves in June—catch it before match point.
Apple TV’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Spin-Off Rockets to a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Apple TV’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Spin-Off Rockets to a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Star City, the For All Mankind spin-off, is landing the same raves as the mothership — proof this alt-history space saga still has plenty of fuel.