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

The 2027 Best Picture Race Is Already Over: Here’s the Film to Beat
The 2027 Best Picture Race Is Already Over: Here’s the Film to Beat
Years from the big night, the 2027 Best Picture race already has a clear front-runner—awards-watchers say this film is the one to beat.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $261 Million Flop Is Suddenly a Streaming Hit
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $261 Million Flop Is Suddenly a Streaming Hit
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2019 sequel Terminator: Dark Fate, a $261 million box-office flop, is roaring back on streaming, hitting No. 8 on FlixPatrol’s April 15, 2026 rankings.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Filming Canceled — Say Goodbye to the Annual Release Promise
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Filming Canceled — Say Goodbye to the Annual Release Promise
HBO’s Season 2 filming delays are derailing the planned steady rollout of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
The Odyssey Footage Unveils Charlize Theron’s Role — And It’s Not The One You Expect
The Odyssey Footage Unveils Charlize Theron’s Role — And It’s Not The One You Expect
Christopher Nolan’s CinemaCon footage torpedoes a persistent rumor and unveils a divine twist — Charlize Theron is the one bewitching Matt Damon’s Odysseus.
Highlander First Look Drops at CinemaCon as Henry Cavill Battles Through Centuries
Highlander First Look Drops at CinemaCon as Henry Cavill Battles Through Centuries
First look: John Wick director Chad Stahelski’s action-fantasy reboot arrives blade-first, packed with razor-sharp duels and wall-to-wall swordplay.
Mark Wahlberg’s New R-Rated Comedy Tanks on Rotten Tomatoes as Critics Pile On
Mark Wahlberg’s New R-Rated Comedy Tanks on Rotten Tomatoes as Critics Pile On
Mark Wahlberg’s R-rated romp Balls Up just dropped on Prime Video, and early reviews are rough—despite Peter Farrelly at the helm and Paul Walter Hauser co-starring, the raunchy World Cup caper is catching flak for crude laughs and clumsy execution, leaving it with a middling Rotten Tomatoes score.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Blunt Advice for Stranger Things Stars: Do Whatever You Want
Daniel Radcliffe’s Blunt Advice for Stranger Things Stars: Do Whatever You Want
Daniel Radcliffe has a blunt message for the Stranger Things cast: do whatever the f— you want — and says early Harry Potter fame bought him the freedom to chase the projects he actually loves.
The Pitt Season 3: The Verdict Is In
The Pitt Season 3: The Verdict Is In
Exhale, fans: HBO Max has officially renewed The Pitt for Season 3, crushing cancellation chatter as the hit medical drama rides a surging fanbase and strong reception into its next chapter.
Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Faces A-List Pushback From Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal and Others
Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Faces A-List Pushback From Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal and Others
Opposition to the Paramount-Warner mega-merger has surged past 3,000 challengers, intensifying pressure on regulators and raising the stakes for the deal.
Friends Star Matt LeBlanc Readies Gritty CBS Comeback — Inside the New Series
Friends Star Matt LeBlanc Readies Gritty CBS Comeback — Inside the New Series
Friends alum Matt LeBlanc is trading laugh tracks for police sirens as CBS readies a gritty new drama, with fresh details hinting at his starkest reinvention yet—miles from the lovable goofball that made him a star.