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

Young & the Restless Star Eric Braeden Almost Said No to Titanic — Here’s Why
Young & the Restless Star Eric Braeden Almost Said No to Titanic — Here’s Why
Unaware of James Cameron's pedigree and turned off by a sloppy casting call, a daytime legend nearly skipped the voyage that became cinematic history.
The Rookie Season 8 Finale Cliffhanger Puts a Fan Favorite’s Fate on the Line
The Rookie Season 8 Finale Cliffhanger Puts a Fan Favorite’s Fate on the Line
The Rookie’s Season 8 finale puts a founding character on the brink, igniting Season 9 exit buzz. Showrunner Alexi Hawley weighs in on roster shake-up rumors and the fate of Richard T. Jones’ Wade Grey.
Baby Boy Joy: Cameron Diaz And Her Rocker Husband Welcome Their New Arrival
Baby Boy Joy: Cameron Diaz And Her Rocker Husband Welcome Their New Arrival
Surprise baby No. 3 for Cameron Diaz and rocker husband Benji Madden — meet their son, Nautas Madden.
Below Deck Down Under’s Mike Durant Breaks His Silence on Sudden Firing
Below Deck Down Under’s Mike Durant Breaks His Silence on Sudden Firing
Fired from Below Deck Down Under for disruptive behavior, Mike Durrant first brushed off blame as crew overreaction—but his latest interview hints at a sharp change of heart.
American Idol Names Its Top 3 as Dancing With the Stars Crossover Steals the Season 24 Finale Spotlight
American Idol Names Its Top 3 as Dancing With the Stars Crossover Steals the Season 24 Finale Spotlight
After a showstopping crossover with Dancing With the Stars, American Idol Season 24 has its final three. Five contenders teamed with Idol alums; two went home, and the finale showdown is set.
The Night Agent's Final Mission: Netflix Sets Season 4 as the Final Season
The Night Agent's Final Mission: Netflix Sets Season 4 as the Final Season
The Night Agent gets one final mission: Netflix will end the action thriller with Season 4.
Could Andy Serkis Be HBO's Next Voldemort? Harry Potter Reboot Buzz Builds
Could Andy Serkis Be HBO's Next Voldemort? Harry Potter Reboot Buzz Builds
Andy Serkis wants the Dark Lord gig, tossing his hat in the ring to play Voldemort in the HBO Max Harry Potter reboot.
Netflix’s Shark Saga Continues: Under Paris 2 Dives Into Production
Netflix’s Shark Saga Continues: Under Paris 2 Dives Into Production
Netflix dives back into shark-infested waters with a sequel to its intense action thriller, tapping a horror icon to take the helm.
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell Locks Summer Release
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell Locks Summer Release
NEON locks a summer release for Her Private Hell, marking Nicolas Winding Refn’s first feature in a decade.
Tim Allen Admits He Didn’t Like Tom Hanks When They First Met — The Unexpected Reason Behind Their Early Rift
Tim Allen Admits He Didn’t Like Tom Hanks When They First Met — The Unexpected Reason Behind Their Early Rift
Before Buzz and Woody were best buds, their actors weren’t. Tim Allen says he didn’t like Tom Hanks when they first met — and the unexpected reason he gives in a new Empire interview might surprise you.