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

Brendan Fraser’s New War Epic Is the Must-See Critics Are Raving About
Brendan Fraser’s New War Epic Is the Must-See Critics Are Raving About
Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott headline a taut WWII drama winning rave reviews, trading spectacle for strategy as it zeroes in on the pressure-cooker hours before D-Day. Critics are calling it a gripping study in leadership under fire—and a must-watch.
Pixar Taps Bad Bunny for Toy Story 5 in a Role Fans Won’t See Coming
Pixar Taps Bad Bunny for Toy Story 5 in a Role Fans Won’t See Coming
Bad Bunny is heading to the toy box, joining Toy Story 5 as the voice of a quirky new character. Pixar revealed the surprise this week, teasing an early peek at one of the sequel’s fresh recruits and adding even more star power to the franchise.
Pixar Almost Made Toy Story 5 Without Tom Hanks as Woody
Pixar Almost Made Toy Story 5 Without Tom Hanks as Woody
Pixar nearly moved ahead on Toy Story 5 without Woody, according to writer-director Andrew Stanton. The first draft sidelined Tom Hanks’ cowboy after Toy Story 4 sent him off to a new life, forcing the team to figure out how to ride him back into the story.
Apple TV's Stick Season Season 2 Starring Owen Wilson Just Got a Release Date Update
Apple TV's Stick Season Season 2 Starring Owen Wilson Just Got a Release Date Update
Stick Season 2 just got a fresh release-date update. Creator Jason Keller says production is moving ahead on Owen Wilson’s Apple TV golf comedy, which broke out after its summer 2025 debut and earned a quick renewal while season one was still airing.
Marshals Season 2 Roll Call: Who Survived And Who’s Back
Marshals Season 2 Roll Call: Who Survived And Who’s Back
Marshals finally settles its nastiest cliffhanger: after that Season 1 ambush left two favorites in limbo, stars Logan Marshall-Green and Arielle Kebbel confirm they survived—and they’re saddling up for Season 2.
Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez Rate Their Office Romance Kiss
Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez Rate Their Office Romance Kiss
At the Office Romance premiere, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein amped up the hype by rating each other’s on-screen smooches — and Goldstein gave Lopez a 12 out of 10.
James Gunn Is the Key to Reviving Alan Ritchson’s Scrapped DC Spinoff
James Gunn Is the Key to Reviving Alan Ritchson’s Scrapped DC Spinoff
Alan Ritchson isn’t your first thought for capes and cowls, but maybe he should be. The Reacher star already brought a DC icon to life — and it’s time he suited up again.
Brendan Fraser’s WWII Epic Pressure Is Off to a Strong Start on Rotten Tomatoes
Brendan Fraser’s WWII Epic Pressure Is Off to a Strong Start on Rotten Tomatoes
Brendan Fraser’s World War II thriller Pressure is already turning heads, landing rave reviews and a solid Rotten Tomatoes score before it even hits screens.
Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Sequel Dutton Ranch Stampedes Past Streaming Records
Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Sequel Dutton Ranch Stampedes Past Streaming Records
Beth and Rip spur Dutton Ranch to Paramount+'s biggest launch ever.
Paul Anthony Kelly Nearly Quit Acting — Here’s What Changed His Mind
Paul Anthony Kelly Nearly Quit Acting — Here’s What Changed His Mind
Paul Anthony Kelly, fresh off a breakout turn as John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, says he nearly walked away from acting — and credits his wife with the push that kept him in the game.