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

Avatar question lingers as James Cameron charts his career’s last act
Avatar question lingers as James Cameron charts his career’s last act
James Cameron says he’s mapped out his career’s “last act” — but does Avatar still have a part to play?
Streamer pulls the plug on The Batman's Matt Reeves' long-awaited Bonfire of the Vanities adaptation
Streamer pulls the plug on The Batman's Matt Reeves' long-awaited Bonfire of the Vanities adaptation
The Batman director Matt Reeves’ next streaming venture has stalled in development amid behind-the-scenes woes — and the snag goes well beyond a simple delay.
The Rip is now the most-watched streaming film of 2026
The Rip is now the most-watched streaming film of 2026
The year’s biggest streaming movie so far turns out to be an action thriller led by Damon, inspired by true events — and it only landed in January.
Good news at last for Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups 3 comedy sequel
Good news at last for Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups 3 comedy sequel
Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups 3 is reportedly rolling cameras — and not where you’d expect.
‘Best thing that ever happened’: Antonio Banderas reflects on his heart attack
‘Best thing that ever happened’: Antonio Banderas reflects on his heart attack
Antonio Banderas now calls his 2017 heart attack the ‘best thing that ever happened to him’ — and he’s told People why.
Not Jay & Silent Bob: Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes reunite on a new project
Not Jay & Silent Bob: Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes reunite on a new project
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are back together on a new project — though it’s not the Jay & Silent Bob comeback you’ve been waiting for.
After box office failure, Disney stands by Star Wars’ The Mandalorian and Gorgu
After box office failure, Disney stands by Star Wars’ The Mandalorian and Gorgu
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has conceded Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu underperformed at the box office — and he’s pointing to a silver lining.
Plan your watchlist: Marvel movies coming through 2028 and beyond
Plan your watchlist: Marvel movies coming through 2028 and beyond
After Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s big-screen slate is set — and what’s queued up next might surprise you.
Don’t count out Wizards Beyond Waverly Place — a movie could happen
Don’t count out Wizards Beyond Waverly Place — a movie could happen
If you thought it was over, David Henrie reckons Wizards Beyond Waverly Place isn’t—and he’s already got his sights on what comes after the finale.
Four years later, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Netflix video game action film breaks its silence
Four years later, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Netflix video game action film breaks its silence
After years of radio silence, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Netflix take on The Division finally gets a status check from a producer — and the outlook isn’t exactly rosy.
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