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 Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed: Avatar and Marvel Stars Unite — Now on Digital
The Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed: Avatar and Marvel Stars Unite — Now on Digital
Avatar and Marvel alums finally join forces in David Mackenzie’s slick heist thriller Fuze, which hit digital on May 26 — and the cast and director break down how this score came together.
Prime Video Just Handed The Rings of Power a Major Season 4 Win
Prime Video Just Handed The Rings of Power a Major Season 4 Win
Middle-earth faithful can exhale: Prime Video’s The Rings of Power is quietly lining up a fourth season, with a fresh update calming renewal jitters even without an official nod—just as Season 3 eyes a late 2026 debut.
Hulu’s Next Big Thrill: Cooper Hoffman Joins High-Stakes Snowboarding Drama
Hulu’s Next Big Thrill: Cooper Hoffman Joins High-Stakes Snowboarding Drama
Cooper Hoffman is carving into Hulu with a gritty snowboarding drama, playing a fallen sports phenom chasing fast cash and a shot at redemption. The pilot blends romance, danger, and small-town chaos as two young people try to outrun their pasts.
BBC’s Race to Cast the 16th Doctor Who Puts Christmas Special at Risk
BBC’s Race to Cast the 16th Doctor Who Puts Christmas Special at Risk
BBC’s hunt for a permanent 16th Doctor has stalled, leaving the Doctor Who Christmas special in limbo. Here’s what’s behind the holdup.
The On-Screen Condition That Changed Tuner Star Leo Woodall’s Life Forever
The On-Screen Condition That Changed Tuner Star Leo Woodall’s Life Forever
Leo Woodall just notched the best reviews of his career, as his latest critically lauded film draws raves across the board.
Supergirl’s MPA Rating Is In — DCU Movie Packs Strong Violence
Supergirl’s MPA Rating Is In — DCU Movie Packs Strong Violence
MPA stamps Supergirl with a PG-13 for strong violence — a hard-hitting DCU flight that still lands in bring-the-kids territory.
LOTR’s Rings of Power Is Dodging Game of Thrones’ Biggest Blunder
LOTR’s Rings of Power Is Dodging Game of Thrones’ Biggest Blunder
Middle-earth is thinking long-term. With Season 3 still months out, Amazon is already lining up more Rings of Power stories — a sign, per THR, that the series is learning from Game of Thrones’ biggest mistake.
Tyler Perry Fans, Mark Your Calendars: Two Paramount+ Favorites Just Locked Premiere Dates
Tyler Perry Fans, Mark Your Calendars: Two Paramount+ Favorites Just Locked Premiere Dates
Mark your calendars—Tyler Perry is doubling up at Paramount. All the Queen’s Men locks in its fifth and final season date, while another fan favorite returns for season six on Paramount+.
3 Box Office Records A24’s Backrooms Could Shatter — Including One Held by Steven Spielberg
3 Box Office Records A24’s Backrooms Could Shatter — Including One Held by Steven Spielberg
A24’s Backrooms is creeping toward a record-smashing debut, with projections teasing a milestone once reserved for Steven Spielberg. Landing May 29, the Kane Parsons-born horror spun from his viral YouTube series and the Backrooms creepypasta stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett.
MobLand Season 3 Upheaval: Odd New Details Emerge on Tom Hardy’s Possible Exit
MobLand Season 3 Upheaval: Odd New Details Emerge on Tom Hardy’s Possible Exit
In a bizarre twist, the MobLand Season 3 shake-up keeps shifting: after reports last week that Tom Hardy was fired, fresh word is the door remains open for his return to Ronan Bennett’s Paramount+ crime drama.