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.


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Every Yellowstone Show Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes — Where Does Dutton Ranch Land?
Every Yellowstone Show Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes — Where Does Dutton Ranch Land?
Dutton Ranch rides onto Paramount+ today, expanding the Yellowstone universe — so we’re ranking all five series, including both prequels, from worst to best by Rotten Tomatoes scores. See where the newcomer lands more than a year after the flagship ended its five-season run.
Mortal Kombat 2 Is Getting Knocked Out at the Box Office — Here’s Why
Mortal Kombat 2 Is Getting Knocked Out at the Box Office — Here’s Why
Mortal Kombat 2 is on the ropes at the box office, still swinging just to break even—here’s what’s keeping the sequel from landing a knockout.
Stay or Skip: Does Obsession Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Stay or Skip: Does Obsession Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Wondering if Obsession hides a post-credits stinger? Curry Barker’s supernatural shocker follows Bear, a music-store clerk who shatters the wish-granting toy One Wish Willow to win his childhood crush—only to unleash a nightmare—so here’s whether you should stay seated.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Names the Seinfeld Episode That Sparked a Big On-Set Clash
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Names the Seinfeld Episode That Sparked a Big On-Set Clash
Julia Louis-Dreyfus pulls back the curtain on a Seinfeld set dust-up, recalling a big, fat argument that erupted between co-creator Larry David and Castle Rock Entertainment executives during the filming of one episode.
Christian Bale's Frankenstein Drama The Bride Locks HBO Max Premiere Date
Christian Bale's Frankenstein Drama The Bride Locks HBO Max Premiere Date
It’s alive: HBO Max has set the premiere date for The Bride!, the Frankenstein spin-off starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley.
Jason Momoa’s 92% Rotten Tomatoes Series Grinds to a Halt, Leaving Fans in Limbo
Jason Momoa’s 92% Rotten Tomatoes Series Grinds to a Halt, Leaving Fans in Limbo
Chief of War fans, brace yourselves: Jason Momoa says Season 2 is at a standstill, putting the 92% Rotten Tomatoes Apple TV+ hit on ice.
Marvel Finally Answers: Is Vision Back for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars?
Marvel Finally Answers: Is Vision Back for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars?
Paul Bettany isn’t spilling on Vision’s fate in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, sticking to the expected non-answer as Marvel keeps its roster under wraps. For now, the synthezoid remains unconfirmed for both blockbusters.
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Post-Credits Scene Status Just Confirmed — Will You Need to Stay?
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Post-Credits Scene Status Just Confirmed — Will You Need to Stay?
An early viewer of The Mandalorian and Grogu has already revealed the film’s post-credits scene status. The Star Wars big-screen continuation premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater and opens wider later this month.
Mortal Kombat 3 Writer Drops First Details on the Video Game Sequel Fans Have Been Waiting For
Mortal Kombat 3 Writer Drops First Details on the Video Game Sequel Fans Have Been Waiting For
Mortal Kombat 3 brings the video game franchise’s most iconic moments to the big screen, setting up a ferocious, action-packed sequel.
Backrooms Box Office Forecasts Keep Climbing, Setting Up a Breakout Hit
Backrooms Box Office Forecasts Keep Climbing, Setting Up a Breakout Hit
Backrooms is stalking the box office, with projections creeping higher by the week and buzz vaulting the analog-horror phenomenon toward breakout-hit territory.