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

One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Finest Films Just Dropped on Prime Video
One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Finest Films Just Dropped on Prime Video
Prime Video just nabbed one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s highest-rated rides — a 2025 Warner Bros. action thriller rocking a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes — and it’s streaming now.
Karl Urban Ends Indiana Jones Recast Speculation Once and for All
Karl Urban Ends Indiana Jones Recast Speculation Once and for All
Fans want Karl Urban to pick up the fedora. After a social media pitch tapped him as Harrison Ford’s heir following 2023’s The Dial of Destiny, he finally weighs in — and makes his stance crystal clear.
Rick & Morty Season 9 Returns With Record-High Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Rick & Morty Season 9 Returns With Record-High Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Rick and Morty storms back with Season 9, and early reviews say it’s the sharpest, funniest, most inventive run in years. The new batch is even rocking a rare 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its full drop.
Shrek 6 Development: Mike Myers Confirms It’s Already Underway
Shrek 6 Development: Mike Myers Confirms It’s Already Underway
Shrek 6 is already in development, Mike Myers has confirmed — even before Shrek 5 hits theaters next year. Here’s what we know so far.
Start Your Engines: Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz’s High-Octane Racing Drama Hits Netflix Today
Start Your Engines: Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz’s High-Octane Racing Drama Hits Netflix Today
Start your engines—Ferrari, the 2023 Neon racing biopic starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, just hit Netflix.
2026's Hottest R-Rated Horror Hit Locks Its HBO Max Streaming Debut Date
2026's Hottest R-Rated Horror Hit Locks Its HBO Max Streaming Debut Date
A24’s thriller Undertone hits HBO Max on June 26, anchoring the streamer’s June 2026 slate. Warner Bros. Discovery set the date in its May 21 programming rundown, with two more A24 films and major HBO Original premieres also on deck.
Michael And Super Mario Sequel Are Poised To Smash Major Milestones
Michael And Super Mario Sequel Are Poised To Smash Major Milestones
Despite stiff competition, Michael and the Super Mario sequel are still steamrolling the global box office—Michael just banked another $20 million this weekend, while Mario is only $20 million shy of its next milestone.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Upset: Solo Leveling Misses Anime of the Year
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Upset: Solo Leveling Misses Anime of the Year
Solo Leveling gets edged out as Anime of the Year goes elsewhere at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026, a surprise-packed night where Demon Slayer, One Piece, and more racked up big wins.
Stephen Colbert Stages Swift TV Comeback After Late Show Finale — And Takes Aim at CBS
Stephen Colbert Stages Swift TV Comeback After Late Show Finale — And Takes Aim at CBS
Less than a day after The Late Show’s May 21 finale, Stephen Colbert popped up in Monroe, Michigan to guest-host Only in Monroe, firing off sardonic shots at CBS and the networks’ bean-counting while riffing on life after the show.
The Disney Classic Nick Jonas Can’t Watch Without Crying
The Disney Classic Nick Jonas Can’t Watch Without Crying
Nick Jonas says The Lion King still brings on the tears — and rewatching it with his 4-year-old daughter Malti has turned those nostalgic Disney nights into a sweet father-daughter ritual.