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 Box Office Target The Mandalorian & Grogu Must Reach To Be A Success
The Box Office Target The Mandalorian & Grogu Must Reach To Be A Success
Forget the billion-dollar bar: The Mandalorian and Grogu is rolling out with the slimmest budget of Disney’s Star Wars era, so it doesn’t need a massive haul to count as a hit.
Game of Thrones Prequel Roars Back to TV Sooner Than You Think
Game of Thrones Prequel Roars Back to TV Sooner Than You Think
After a two-year break, Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon roars back next month on HBO and HBO Max, with Season 3 plunging deeper into the Targaryen civil war. The new trailer teases an all-out, war-driven chapter.
Project Hail Mary Poised to Overtake Henry Cavill's Sci-Fi Blockbuster at the Box Office
Project Hail Mary Poised to Overtake Henry Cavill's Sci-Fi Blockbuster at the Box Office
Project Hail Mary is turning into a smash hit for Ryan Gosling, nearly overtaking Henry Cavill’s DCEU Man of Steel at the box office.
Tom Hardy Stays On Board As MobLand Unveils A Big Season 3 Update
Tom Hardy Stays On Board As MobLand Unveils A Big Season 3 Update
Tom Hardy hasn’t been shown the door at MobLand—at least not yet. A fresh Season 3 update leaves his status in limbo, keeping fans guessing about whether he’ll be back.
Netflix's Live-Action Avatar The Last Airbender Season 2 Drops Sooner Than You Think
Netflix's Live-Action Avatar The Last Airbender Season 2 Drops Sooner Than You Think
The wait’s almost over: Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender returns in June 2026.
Stephen Colbert’s Dream Lord of the Rings Story Is Finally Happening in The Rings of Power
Stephen Colbert’s Dream Lord of the Rings Story Is Finally Happening in The Rings of Power
Stephen Colbert, late night’s biggest Lord of the Rings nerd, has been waiting years to see a pivotal Tolkien event finally hit the screen.
Star Wars Stumbles: The Mandalorian and Grogu Delivers Franchise's Weakest Modern-Era Opening
Star Wars Stumbles: The Mandalorian and Grogu Delivers Franchise's Weakest Modern-Era Opening
The Mandalorian and Grogu earned just $12 million in North American Thursday previews — a decades-low start for Star Wars.
Fjord Captures Cannes: Cristian Mungiu Wins the Palme d’Or
Fjord Captures Cannes: Cristian Mungiu Wins the Palme d’Or
Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord nabs the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival — get the full winners list here.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards: My Hero Academia, One Piece, and Gachiakuta Steal the Show — Full Winners List Revealed
Crunchyroll Anime Awards: My Hero Academia, One Piece, and Gachiakuta Steal the Show — Full Winners List Revealed
Fan favorites ruled the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, with My Hero Academia, One Piece, Spy X Family, Lazarus, and breakout Gachiakuta racking up wins. Hit the full winners list for all the champs and surprise upsets from anime’s big night.
The Batman 2’s Mystery Villain Is Stealing the Spotlight from Sebastian Stan
The Batman 2’s Mystery Villain Is Stealing the Spotlight from Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan is heading to Gotham in The Batman Part II, but the real buzz is the rogues gallery. A new report teases a bold new look for the villains and kicks up fresh mystery over who Stan will play.