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

Guy Ritchie Won't Stop Until Sherlock Holmes 3 Happens
Guy Ritchie Won't Stop Until Sherlock Holmes 3 Happens
Guy Ritchie says the game is still afoot for Sherlock Holmes 3, with hopes to revive the franchise nearly two decades after its last big-screen outing.
Last Chance: Jacqueline Fernandez’s R-Rated Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon
Last Chance: Jacqueline Fernandez’s R-Rated Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon
Stream it while you can: Jacqueline Fernandez and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s R-rated actioner Kill 'Em All 2 leaves Netflix in June, co-starring Maria Conchita Alonso and Nicholas Van Varenberg.
The Speech That Got Richard Gere Barred from the Oscars—and Blacklisted in Hollywood
The Speech That Got Richard Gere Barred from the Oscars—and Blacklisted in Hollywood
After a 1993 Oscars ban, Richard Gere opens up about the backlash that reshaped his movie career.
Outlander Showrunner Finally Reveals What That Wild Series Finale Post-Credits Scene Really Means
Outlander Showrunner Finally Reveals What That Wild Series Finale Post-Credits Scene Really Means
Outlander’s series finale stuns with a surprise post-credits cameo from author Diana Gabaldon. The showrunner breaks down the wild tag—why it’s there, what it means, and how it reshapes Claire and Jamie’s farewell.
Grown Ups 3 on Netflix: Confirmed Cast and the Big-Name Comebacks Still on the Table
Grown Ups 3 on Netflix: Confirmed Cast and the Big-Name Comebacks Still on the Table
Netflix is reuniting the gang: the streamer has set Grown Ups 3 in motion, confirming Adam Sandler’s return as Lenny Feder and teasing a comeback for the core ensemble. It’s the latest chapter in Sandler’s long-running Netflix partnership, with confirmed cast and potential surprises already lining up.
Lord of the Rings Extended Editions: Essential Upgrade or Fan-Service Bloat?
Lord of the Rings Extended Editions: Essential Upgrade or Fan-Service Bloat?
The extended cuts of The Lord of the Rings are hailed as the definitive way to watch—do they actually reshape the story or just pad the runtime? Here’s what’s new, what’s better, and what drags.
Next Level Chef Season 5: Who Got Cut — and Who Cooked Their Way to the Finale?
Next Level Chef Season 5: Who Got Cut — and Who Cooked Their Way to the Finale?
Next Level Chef Season 5 cranked up the heat in a blistering semifinal, slicing the final four down to a fierce final three and sending one chef home just shy of the cash and crown. Here’s who made the finale—and who got cut.
Outlander Finale: Showrunner Finally Reveals Claire and Jamie’s Fate
Outlander Finale: Showrunner Finally Reveals Claire and Jamie’s Fate
Outlander’s finale sparked a frenzy over Claire and Jamie Fraser’s fate — and now showrunner Matthew B. Roberts is lifting the veil. He breaks down the emotional last moments, the mystery of Jamie’s ghost, and why the ending was designed to stay tantalizingly open.
First Reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu Are In — Here’s What Fans Are Saying
First Reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu Are In — Here’s What Fans Are Saying
The Mandalorian and Grogu is about to touch down, and premiere-goers are flooding social media with split reactions—raves for the action and chemistry, gripes about pacing and familiar beats.
Kate Hudson's Running Point Scores Season 3 at Netflix
Kate Hudson's Running Point Scores Season 3 at Netflix
Netflix is running it back: Kate Hudson’s Running Point has scored a Season 3 renewal, setting up another full-court press of on- and off-court drama.