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

Cannes first reactions rave about Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck
Cannes first reactions rave about Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck
Early viewers have shared their first thoughts on Mike Flanagan’s Carrie on X and Instagram, teasing a consensus that answers the big question hanging over another King remake.
John Legend scores first live-action film role in a decade
John Legend scores first live-action film role in a decade
John Legend has joined Bill Condon’s next feature, a fact-based civil rights drama now filming, to portray a real-life figure central to the story.
Netflix quietly axes fan favourite ahead of next month’s Season 5 premiere
Netflix quietly axes fan favourite ahead of next month’s Season 5 premiere
In a low-key update, Netflix signalled that a fan-favourite true-crime docuseries is bowing out.
Original Chicago Fire star exits after 14 years, won’t return for Season 15
Original Chicago Fire star exits after 14 years, won’t return for Season 15
An original Chicago Fire favourite is set to depart ahead of Season 15, with the exit confirmed in a Deadline report as cameras prepare to roll again.
Two seasons in, Dark Matter hits a perfect stopping point
Two seasons in, Dark Matter hits a perfect stopping point
Blake Crouch has addressed Dark Matter’s future on Apple TV+, saying the adaptation was built with a defined end — and it’s nearer than you’d think.
Alan Ritchson says Fast Forever is stalled: ‘It’s too expensive to make’
Alan Ritchson says Fast Forever is stalled: ‘It’s too expensive to make’
In a new interview, Alan Ritchson explains why Fast Forever remains parked, teasing headaches big enough to keep the cameras off for now.
Raunchy new R-rated movie rockets to No 1 worldwide on Netflix
Raunchy new R-rated movie rockets to No 1 worldwide on Netflix
A very messy night-out comedy is being tipped as the spiritual successor to The Hangover — and it’s not the one you’re expecting.
Possession remake casts Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen and Nicholas Alexander Chavez
Possession remake casts Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen and Nicholas Alexander Chavez
Smile director Parker Finn’s Possession remake has quietly lined up three more cast members.
George and Amal Clooney forced to evacuate their French home amid fires
George and Amal Clooney forced to evacuate their French home amid fires
George and Amal Clooney have left their French home after authorities advised residents to leave the area.
The Odyssey tops Devil Wears Prada 2, crosses key box-office mark in 12 days
The Odyssey tops Devil Wears Prada 2, crosses key box-office mark in 12 days
Studio figures put Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey up another notch at the global box office.
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