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

A24 locks in when Jesse Eisenberg’s musical The Debut hits theaters
A24 locks in when Jesse Eisenberg’s musical The Debut hits theaters
A24 is cueing up Jesse Eisenberg’s musical The Debut for a platform rollout: limited on December 11, 2026, then nationwide on Christmas Day.
J.K. Simmons landed Spider-Man’s J. Jonah Jameson in the most unexpected way
J.K. Simmons landed Spider-Man’s J. Jonah Jameson in the most unexpected way
He breaks down the whole wild backstory—crediting Sam Raimi for sealing the deal.
2026 gets its second billion-dollar movie as Michael rules the box office
2026 gets its second billion-dollar movie as Michael rules the box office
Michael just joined the billion-dollar club, becoming 2026’s second film to clear the $1 billion box-office mark.
This HBO's war masterpiece outflanked Band of Brothers
This HBO's war masterpiece outflanked Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers may be the critics’ champ, but Spielberg’s other WWII miniseries quietly edges it in a few key ways.
Weekend box office bust: Disney’s Moana flops
Weekend box office bust: Disney’s Moana flops
Disney’s Moana stumbles out of the gate, matching the studio’s Snow White flop, while Evil Dead Burn opens $10 million below its predecessor — a bruising weekend at the box office.
The real reason Bosch: Legacy got axed — and why Titus Welliver is just as mad as fans
The real reason Bosch: Legacy got axed — and why Titus Welliver is just as mad as fans
After Amazon pulled the plug on Bosch: Legacy at three seasons, Titus Welliver finally weighs in — why the call stings, what went down behind the scenes, and whether Harry Bosch is really done.
Moana director doubles down on Dwayne Johnson’s wig as memes swirl
Moana director doubles down on Dwayne Johnson’s wig as memes swirl
Moana sails into theaters this weekend, and the internet is fixated on Dwayne Johnson’s Maui wig. The live-action director is shrugging off the memes, saying the flowing locks look great.
Elle dethrones Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir to rule Prime Video
Elle dethrones Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir to rule Prime Video
Prime Video’s Elle rockets to No. 1, overtaking Nicolas Cage’s recent hit atop the streamer’s charts.
Disney's Moana and Evil Dead Burn stumble out of the gate with soft box office debuts
Disney's Moana and Evil Dead Burn stumble out of the gate with soft box office debuts
Rough start at the multiplex: Disney’s Moana is bowing in the same lane as last year’s Snow White, while Evil Dead Burn is carving out an opening roughly $10 million shy of its predecessor — both landing well below expectations.
Alien: Earth just sparked the Game of Thrones reunion fans have been waiting for
Alien: Earth just sparked the Game of Thrones reunion fans have been waiting for
Two Game of Thrones alums are reuniting for new roles in the next Alien chapter.