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

Lord of the Rings director hails Viggo Mortensen’s replacement as fantastic
Lord of the Rings director hails Viggo Mortensen’s replacement as fantastic
The Hunt for Gollum director is all-in on the new Aragorn, hailing the star replacing Viggo Mortensen as a natural heir with the steel, soul, and swagger the role demands.
 Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill dies at 78
Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor who brought Jurassic Park’s Dr. Alan Grant to life, has died at 78. His family said he passed away in Sydney, with the news announced Monday on his official Instagram.
Patrick Stewart shuts down Avengers: Doomsday retirement rumors with one blunt answer
Patrick Stewart shuts down Avengers: Doomsday retirement rumors with one blunt answer
Patrick Stewart just sliced through the Avengers: Doomsday retirement chatter, setting the record straight on his Hollywood future in a new TV Insider interview as the MCU’s next big chapter looms.
HBO reportedly axes its planned reboot of V for Vendetta
HBO reportedly axes its planned reboot of V for Vendetta
HBO just passed on Pete Jackson’s period-piece reimagining of V for Vendetta, putting the bold adaptation on ice.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Biehn finally reunite — their first time together since The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Biehn finally reunite — their first time together since The Terminator
The Terminator legends are back: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Biehn will share the screen for the first time since 1984, reuniting in the upcoming action flick The Kellys.
The Odyssey’s end credits just gave Christopher Nolan a career first
The Odyssey’s end credits just gave Christopher Nolan a career first
Plot twist: Christopher Nolan just added songwriter to his resume, with The Odyssey’s end credits revealing his first-ever songwriting credit on a track with Travis Scott.
Avengers: Doomsday directors finally reveal their MCU plans after Secret Wars
Avengers: Doomsday directors finally reveal their MCU plans after Secret Wars
After Endgame, they stepped away. Now, back for Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo brothers reveal whether their Marvel comeback will extend beyond Secret Wars.
Sherlock co-creator teases the middle-aged revival fans have been waiting for
Sherlock co-creator teases the middle-aged revival fans have been waiting for
Sherlock could return older, sharper, and a little more world-weary. Steven Moffat says he’s game for a middle-aged Season 5—if he can coax Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman back to Baker Street.
Naruto movie from Spider-Man 4 director just made its biggest leap in two years
Naruto movie from Spider-Man 4 director just made its biggest leap in two years
Lionsgate’s live-action Naruto is finally powering up again: director Destin Daniel Cretton has launched a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura — the project’s biggest step forward in two years.
Ryan Reynolds to reboot CIA spy thriller series for Disney
Ryan Reynolds to reboot CIA spy thriller series for Disney
Class is in session: Reynolds’ Maximum Effort is taking Spy School from page to screen.