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

Avengers: Doomsday trailer’s biggest moment is a bust — not the pop we wanted
Avengers: Doomsday trailer’s biggest moment is a bust — not the pop we wanted
The debut trailer might save its boldest swing for the final seconds, but early replies on X and TikTok suggest that closing beat didn’t go down well.
How did the Peaky Blinders get their name? Forget the razor blades story
How did the Peaky Blinders get their name? Forget the razor blades story
Everyone knows the story: razor blades stitched into cap peaks, whipped off mid-brawl to blind an opponent. It's a great story. It's also almost certainly wrong — and the real explanation says a lot more about who these men actually were.
Jim Parsons closes the door on Sheldon — no return planned
Jim Parsons closes the door on Sheldon — no return planned
In a frank new podcast chat, a long-time franchise lead said he won’t ever return to his signature role.
Peaky Blinders: when did Polly die, and why it had to happen off screen
Peaky Blinders: when did Polly die, and why it had to happen off screen
Polly Gray was the beating heart of the Shelby family for five series — which is exactly why her absence hits so hard in the sixth. The answer to what happened involves real-life tragedy, and it's the reason the show's final series feels the way it does.
How many episodes of The Hardacres are there?
How many episodes of The Hardacres are there?
Channel 5's rags-to-riches Yorkshire saga has quietly become one of British TV's comfort-viewing hits — and the good news is it's a very manageable watch. Here's the full episode count, including the brand-new second series.
Christopher Nolan wants to team up with Christian Bale again after The Dark Knight trilogy
Christopher Nolan wants to team up with Christian Bale again after The Dark Knight trilogy
Christopher Nolan has addressed the prospect of reuniting with Christian Bale — and even teased anniversary re-release plans for one of his much-loved films.
How many Kitchen Nightmares restaurants are still open? Ramsay's real success rate is brutal
How many Kitchen Nightmares restaurants are still open? Ramsay's real success rate is brutal
Gordon Ramsay storms in, fixes the menu, deep-cleans the walk-in, and everyone hugs by the credits. Then the cameras leave — and that's when the real story starts. Fans have been tracking every featured restaurant for years, and the numbers are genuinely grim.
Christopher Nolan reveals how he gets his films in early — and under budget
Christopher Nolan reveals how he gets his films in early — and under budget
Asked how he reliably beats both the clock and the accountants, Christopher Nolan gave a distinctly practical answer in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
What is the Peaky Blinders gang, and how real were the razor blades in the caps?
What is the Peaky Blinders gang, and how real were the razor blades in the caps?
Before Cillian Murphy ever put on a flat cap, the Peaky Blinders were a genuine criminal outfit terrorising the backstreets of Birmingham. The real story is grittier, scrappier, and — sorry — considerably less well-tailored than the BBC version. And as for the razors: prepare to be disappointed.
What happens at the end of Dead Poets Society?
What happens at the end of Dead Poets Society?
Peter Weir's 1989 film starts as a warm story about an inspiring teacher — and ends as something much darker. If you need the ending laid out properly, here's exactly how it all falls apart, and why that final scene still lands after more than three decades.
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