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

Fresh hope for Jeremy Renner’s canceled Hansel & Gretel sequel?
Fresh hope for Jeremy Renner’s canceled Hansel & Gretel sequel?
Years after fans wrote off a Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters sequel, the director hints a changing landscape at Paramount could yet jolt the franchise back to life.
Why did LOTR star Orlando Bloom turn down a Batman role?
Why did LOTR star Orlando Bloom turn down a Batman role?
Orlando Bloom says he passed on playing Batman in Batman Begins — and, as he told The Howard Stern Show, the reason might surprise you.
The big reason Ted Lasso would coach again after season 3 exit, says Jason Sudeikis
The big reason Ted Lasso would coach again after season 3 exit, says Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis has finally spelt out why Ted Lasso laces up again after that Season 3 goodbye — and it’s not the fame or the football glory.
Lost letter sets out James Bond creator’s blueprint for 007’s look
Lost letter sets out James Bond creator’s blueprint for 007’s look
A newly retrieved 1958 letter from Ian Fleming lifts the lid on his original James Bond blueprint — from casting notes to the look he wanted for 007.
Five-Star Weekend is coming back for Season 2 — and the original cast aren’t going anywhere.
Five-Star Weekend is coming back for Season 2 — and the original cast aren’t going anywhere.
Five-Star Weekend isn’t just a pleasant surprise for its network — it’s planted its flag as a legitimate mainstream hit. There’ll be more glossy reunions, group selfies, and probably too much wine before long. 
Ted Lasso season 4 no-show: producer explains a fan favourite’s absence
Ted Lasso season 4 no-show: producer explains a fan favourite’s absence
After two years away, Ted Lasso is back — but one beloved face is missing, and co-creator Brendan Hunt has now explained the absence in Season 4.
Mike Flanagan shakes up the ending of a Carrie reboot
Mike Flanagan shakes up the ending of a Carrie reboot
Brace for a shake-up: the creator of Prime Video’s new series Carrie is hinting at a left turn that could upend where the series heads next.
I Love LA expands cast with Taron Egerton, a Batman star, and more
I Love LA expands cast with Taron Egerton, a Batman star, and more
Taron Egerton is joining one of HBO Max’s most popular shows for season two — with a Batman star and other familiar faces in tow.
Green light for Jim Carrey's live-action '60s sci-fi reboot
Green light for Jim Carrey's live-action '60s sci-fi reboot
A Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder letter quietly confirms a live-action The Jetsons film is finally happening — with a familiar face attached.
Backlash prompts HBO to tweak 'Harry Potter' footage months before debut
Backlash prompts HBO to tweak 'Harry Potter' footage months before debut
HBO’s new 'Harry Potter' push is revamping the visuals before Christmas — and the scale of the shake-up might surprise you.
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