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

The Night Manager was never meant to return, which is why it took so long between seasons
The Night Manager was never meant to return, which is why it took so long between seasons
When The Night Manager first aired on BBC One in 2016, it was built to be a one-off. Six episodes, one novel fully adapted, all doors closed. No cliffhangers, no sequel hooks, no hedge.
25 years on, what happens at the end of Eyes Wide Shut still splits the room
25 years on, what happens at the end of Eyes Wide Shut still splits the room
Stanley Kubrick died on 7 March 1999 — just six days after showing Warner Bros. his final cut. Eyes Wide Shut opened in cinemas four months later, and the last word of the last film he ever made has been argued about ever since.
Brilliant Minds season 3 revealed: the canceled plot fans never got to see
Brilliant Minds season 3 revealed: the canceled plot fans never got to see
Axed by NBC, Brilliant Minds still has a pulse — showrunner Michael Grassi is spilling what Season 3 would’ve delivered, from the fallout of that Season 2 cliffhanger to the big arcs fans never got to see.
Armani's new movie ignites fierce backlash within hours of its announcement
Armani's new movie ignites fierce backlash within hours of its announcement
Bille August’s just-announced Giorgio Armani biopic is already in hot water, drawing ethical blowback almost as soon as it hit the wire. The project is facing tough questions before cameras have even started rolling.
The X-Men role Millie Bobby Brown nearly played alongside Hugh Jackman
The X-Men role Millie Bobby Brown nearly played alongside Hugh Jackman
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown almost joined the X-Men, revealing she came close to a role alongside Hugh Jackman — a near-miss that would’ve been her first superhero outing.
The Odyssey just did what Christopher Nolan hasn’t done since The Dark Knight
The Odyssey just did what Christopher Nolan hasn’t done since The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey just set a milestone he hasn’t hit since The Dark Knight, and the cast and crew are buzzing. With heavy hitters like Samantha Morton in the ensemble, the big question is simple: what record did it break?
Moana 3 sets sail at Disney, Dwayne Johnson reveals
Moana 3 sets sail at Disney, Dwayne Johnson reveals
Dwayne Johnson says Disney Animation has Moana 3 in the works, with the core cast and creative team set to return.
Supergirl legend Helen Slater stands up for Milly Alcock and the DCU’s most polarizing movie
Supergirl legend Helen Slater stands up for Milly Alcock and the DCU’s most polarizing movie
OG Supergirl Helen Slater has Milly Alcock’s back, waving off box-office jitters and championing the polarizing DCU Supergirl as the 2026 film takes shape. In a new THR interview, she reflects on her own cape debut and praises Alcock’s Kara Zor-El for keeping the legacy flying.
Taylor Sheridan goes stealth with a new action thriller arriving in 2027
Taylor Sheridan goes stealth with a new action thriller arriving in 2027
So much for staying under wraps: the upcoming action thriller just surfaced with a slick new look and fresh intel, teasing covert ops, high-octane chases, and a mission that won’t stay in the shadows.
First Evil Dead Burn reactions call it the series' most unhinged chapter yet
First Evil Dead Burn reactions call it the series' most unhinged chapter yet
Early screenings of the new spin-off have audiences flinching—many say it’s the franchise’s most brutal entry yet.
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