Craig Ellison

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

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds keeps dropping Doctor Who references — and they almost became a full crossover
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds keeps dropping Doctor Who references — and they almost became a full crossover
If you spotted a police box lurking in the background of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and assumed your eyes were playing tricks — they weren't. And it turns out those winks aren't just Easter eggs. They're the leftovers of a genuine plan.
What is The Pitt hospital based on? What's real vs what's invented
What is The Pitt hospital based on? What's real vs what's invented
The Pitt looks so authentic that plenty of Pittsburgh locals are convinced they've sat in that exact waiting room. Some of them sort of have. Here's what's genuinely real about the Emmy-winning HBO Max drama's hospital, and what was built from scratch.
How did Thomas Shelby die in Peaky Blinders? Tommy's final scene, explained
How did Thomas Shelby die in Peaky Blinders? Tommy's final scene, explained
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, released on Netflix on 20 March 2026, was billed as the definitive end of Tommy Shelby's story — and Steven Knight meant it literally. If you want to know exactly how Cillian Murphy's gangster bows out, and who pulls the trigger, here's the full picture.
Very good release date news after Naruto live-action movie filming update
Very good release date news after Naruto live-action movie filming update
Live-action Naruto may land sooner than you think, with Destin Daniel Cretton’s project hitting the accelerator after a new filming update from The Hollywood Reporter.
Date set: Danny Boyle’s new historical thriller gets a Netflix date
Date set: Danny Boyle’s new historical thriller gets a Netflix date
A renowned director-producer is teaming with Netflix on a movie drawn from a thrilling real-life story — and you’ll definitely know the name behind it.
Among this year’s biggest shows: Netflix’s three-season action thriller series
Among this year’s biggest shows: Netflix’s three-season action thriller series
The Night Agent ranked among Netflix’s biggest originals in the first half of 2026 — and the minutes viewed across its three seasons are eye-wateringly high.
Surprise contender emerges for MCU’s Professor X as X-Men casting takes a twist
Surprise contender emerges for MCU’s Professor X as X-Men casting takes a twist
After whispers pegged Bill Skarsgård for Professor X, a fresh report throws another unexpected contender into the mix for Marvel’s X-Men reboot.
English, not Aramaic: Mel Gibson confirms language for The Resurrection of the Christ
English, not Aramaic: Mel Gibson confirms language for The Resurrection of the Christ
Mel Gibson has confirmed his two-part sequel The Resurrection of the Christ won’t repeat The Passion’s Aramaic experiment, and the language he’s chosen may raise eyebrows.
Nolan’s biggest box office record now belongs to The Odyssey, not The Dark Knight Rises
Nolan’s biggest box office record now belongs to The Odyssey, not The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has overtaken a fan-favourite at the box office to become his biggest global earner ever — and the take is, frankly, massive.
Will Gluck: Hollywood no longer needs sex scenes
Will Gluck: Hollywood no longer needs sex scenes
Will Gluck says the numbers don’t lie: cinemagoers are uneasy with big‑screen nudity — and Hollywood is changing how it handles sex.
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