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 real successor to LotR is a love-it-or-hate-it two-season fantasy adaptation
The real successor to LotR is a love-it-or-hate-it two-season fantasy adaptation
Ten years after its debut, The Shannara Chronicles still stands as one of the strongest heirs to Lord of the Rings—imperfect, sure, but bold, propulsive, and far better than it ever got credit for.
Marvel fans mourn as Wai Ching Ho, iconic Madame Gao in Daredevil, dies at 82
Marvel fans mourn as Wai Ching Ho, iconic Madame Gao in Daredevil, dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, best known to Marvel fans as Daredevil’s formidable Madame Gao, has died at 82. Co-stars and friends are flooding feeds with heartfelt tributes to the beloved scene-stealer.
Christopher Nolan finally reveals if this 1980s cult action classic is getting the Nolan treatment
Christopher Nolan finally reveals if this 1980s cult action classic is getting the Nolan treatment
After weeks of wild speculation, the filmmaker finally broke his silence on the rumor mill swirling around his next film—swatting down the fakes, teasing real surprises, and promising answers soon.
James Bond reboot reveals the first real clues about the next 007
James Bond reboot reveals the first real clues about the next 007
Fresh intel on the next James Bond just landed from one of the franchise’s most reliable voices, hinting the new 007 is closer than fans think.
Apple TV pulls the plug on Ridley Scott's 8-part crime adaptation
Apple TV pulls the plug on Ridley Scott's 8-part crime adaptation
It’s official: Dope Thief is a one-and-done on Apple TV, with a producer confirming there will be no Season 2.
Morgan Spector in talks to crack the code as Robert Langdon in Netflix's The Secret of Secrets
Morgan Spector in talks to crack the code as Robert Langdon in Netflix's The Secret of Secrets
Netflix is cracking the code on The Secret of Secrets, with Morgan Spector in talks to play Robert Langdon opposite his real-life wife Rebecca Hall.
An 8-year-old Netflix thriller just became streaming's biggest horror movie
An 8-year-old Netflix thriller just became streaming's biggest horror movie
Netflix’s most-watched horror ever is a white-knuckle thriller adapted from Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel — the kind that burrows under your skin and won’t let go.
Blue Bloods is back as the spinoff’s Season 2 finally sets its release date
Blue Bloods is back as the spinoff’s Season 2 finally sets its release date
Blue Bloods fans won’t be waiting long — the spinoff’s Season 2 is right around the corner.
Peaky Blinders sequel series, explained — the setting, the cast, and where Tommy fits
Peaky Blinders sequel series, explained — the setting, the cast, and where Tommy fits
Peaky Blinders isn't finished — it's regenerating. Announced on 2 October 2025, the sequel series hands the story to a new generation of Shelbys, and here's everything confirmed so far.
Supergirl sinks to DC's lowest box office since Catwoman
Supergirl sinks to DC's lowest box office since Catwoman
Supergirl is stalling at the box office, crawling to $108 million worldwide and marking DC’s weakest tentpole showing since Halle Berry’s Catwoman in 2004.