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

Brace for Heartbreak: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Puts Peter Parker and MJ on the Brink
Brace for Heartbreak: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Puts Peter Parker and MJ on the Brink
Bad news, Peter-and-MJ shippers: Spider-Man: Brand New Day looks set to keep Tom Holland’s Peter Parker flying solo after No Way Home pulled the pair apart. The new film finds New York’s friendly neighborhood hero going it alone — and Zendaya’s latest hints won’t give romantics much hope for a reunion.
Baywatch Reboot Lures Back Two More Original Stars
Baywatch Reboot Lures Back Two More Original Stars
Baywatch is bringing back the heat: original stars Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard have joined FOX’s reboot, teaming with Stephen Amell and Brooks Nader for a fresh dive into the 11-season classic.
12 Hidden Kung Fu Classics Packed With Blistering Fights You Probably Missed
12 Hidden Kung Fu Classics Packed With Blistering Fights You Probably Missed
Skip the usual suspects—these overlooked kung fu classics unleash bone-crunching brawls, razor-sharp choreography, and pure adrenaline. Martial arts fans, this is your next binge.
Jason Bateman’s Netflix Movie Just Nabbed A White Lotus Star And Four More Big Names
Jason Bateman’s Netflix Movie Just Nabbed A White Lotus Star And Four More Big Names
Jason Bateman’s Netflix thriller The Cackling Of The Dodos just landed The White Lotus alum Fred Hechinger and four more additions, dialing up the star power.
Emilia Clarke Just Debunked Those Game of Thrones Salary Rumors
Emilia Clarke Just Debunked Those Game of Thrones Salary Rumors
Emilia Clarke has torched the chatter about her Game of Thrones paycheck, telling Variety the viral figures about her Khaleesi-era salary are wildly exaggerated.
FX Adapts Acclaimed Comic for TV With a Dream Team at the Helm
FX Adapts Acclaimed Comic for TV With a Dream Team at the Helm
FX is saddling up That Texas Blood, the best-selling Image Comics neo-noir western from Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips, for a live-action series.
A 100% Rated Superhero Series Just Dethroned Netflix's Biggest Action Thriller
A 100% Rated Superhero Series Just Dethroned Netflix's Biggest Action Thriller
Netflix’s new superhero series is flying past the competition, leaving a rival streamer’s Man on Fire reboot in the dust with viewers.
New Box Office Forecasts Spell Trouble for Nate Bargatze’s The Breadwinner
New Box Office Forecasts Spell Trouble for Nate Bargatze’s The Breadwinner
Nate Bargatze’s The Breadwinner is losing steam at the box office, with fresh forecasts dialing back early expectations and pointing to a softer run than hoped.
A24 Locks Release Date for Adria Arjona’s Onslaught, Poised to Be the Next Big Action Event
A24 Locks Release Date for Adria Arjona’s Onslaught, Poised to Be the Next Big Action Event
A24 has locked September 4, 2026 for Onslaught, with Adria Arjona taking on a squad of near-superhuman mercenaries. The first trailer is playing now, but it hasn’t landed online yet.
Sarah Snook Takes Flight In The Birds, A Limited Series Reimagining The Hitchcock Classic
Sarah Snook Takes Flight In The Birds, A Limited Series Reimagining The Hitchcock Classic
Sarah Snook is taking flight with The Birds, headlining a visceral limited series that reimagines Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror for today.