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

Lupita Nyong'o's Clytemnestra Is the Bold Twist The Odyssey Needed
Lupita Nyong'o's Clytemnestra Is the Bold Twist The Odyssey Needed
Christopher Nolan veers from Homer’s roadmap in The Odyssey, giving Lupita Nyong’o a second role as Clytemnestra—a twist the original never saw coming.
Skip the Binge: The Mandalorian and Grogu Requires Zero Disney+ Homework
Skip the Binge: The Mandalorian and Grogu Requires Zero Disney+ Homework
Good news, newcomers: The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters as a self-contained adventure—set after the Disney+ series but built so you don’t need three seasons of homework. Diehards get the next chapter, first-timers can just strap in and enjoy the ride.
Ben Stiller Takes a Dark Turn as a Disgraced Billionaire in the King of the Hill Creator’s New Series
Ben Stiller Takes a Dark Turn as a Disgraced Billionaire in the King of the Hill Creator’s New Series
Ben Stiller takes the fall as a disgraced billionaire in Protective Custody, the upcoming series from King of the Hill creator Mike Judge.
Doug Liman’s Bitcoin Film Taps AI for Cameos from Mark Zuckerberg, Eric Trump and More
Doug Liman’s Bitcoin Film Taps AI for Cameos from Mark Zuckerberg, Eric Trump and More
Doug Liman is loading his Bitcoin movie with real-world cameos—AI-polished turns from Mark Zuckerberg, Eric Trump, and more to make them look eerily spot-on. Crypto cinema meets the age of AI star power.
Superman vs. Homelander: The Boys Creator Finally Picks a Winner
Superman vs. Homelander: The Boys Creator Finally Picks a Winner
The Boys boss Eric Kripke just picked his winner in the Superman vs. Homelander showdown — and it isn’t the Kryptonian. In an interview with The Wrap, he lays out why Homelander would take the fight.
The Odyssey Is Christopher Nolan’s Most Epic Movie—and Its Marathon Runtime Still Feels Too Short
The Odyssey Is Christopher Nolan’s Most Epic Movie—and Its Marathon Runtime Still Feels Too Short
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is officially just shy of three hours, per AMC and IMAX listings — and somehow, for his most sprawling epic yet, that still feels short.
Netflix Snaps Up Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy’s All-Star Comedy
Netflix Snaps Up Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy’s All-Star Comedy
Netflix just scooped U.S. rights to Sacrifice, a 2025 satirical comedy led by Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, with Romain Gavras directing and Charli XCX in the mix — a star-packed takedown headed for your queue next year.
Dario Argento Returns: Horror Maestro Unveils New Thriller Trilogy at Cannes
Dario Argento Returns: Horror Maestro Unveils New Thriller Trilogy at Cannes
If you thought Dario Argento was coasting on old glories, think again. 
Lanterns Season 2 Scores Acclaimed Talent — Get Ready for Pure Excitement
Lanterns Season 2 Scores Acclaimed Talent — Get Ready for Pure Excitement
Rumors confirmed: Christopher Cantwell just let slip on Bluesky that he’s working on Lanterns Season 2. The acclaimed creator’s blink-and-you-missed-it post turns speculation into a solid win for the upcoming DC Studios series.
Starz Pulls the Plug on Spartacus: House of Ashur After Just One Season
Starz Pulls the Plug on Spartacus: House of Ashur After Just One Season
Starz is ending its streaming Spartacus spin-off Spartacus: House of Ashur after one season, with no plans to move forward beyond its debut run.