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

Matlock Season 3 Fast-Forwards With a Game-Changing Time Jump
Matlock Season 3 Fast-Forwards With a Game-Changing Time Jump
Matlock is leaping ahead: Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman says Season 3 will open after a significant time jump instead of picking up from the Season 2 finale, setting the stage for a refreshed status quo.
Luke Grimes Says Yellowstone Superfans Lose It When They Meet Him
Luke Grimes Says Yellowstone Superfans Lose It When They Meet Him
Yellowstone stalwart Luke Grimes says die-hard fans can get a little obsessed—and sometimes disappointed—when they meet him off-screen, even as he extends Kayce Dutton’s story in the CBS spinoff Marshals.
First Reactions Are In: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Chic and Surprising — But Can It Ever Outshine the Original?
First Reactions Are In: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Chic and Surprising — But Can It Ever Outshine the Original?
Early reactions crown The Devil Wears Prada 2 a chic, surprising throwback—loaded with killer fashion, sharp laughs, standout performances, and a renewed respect for journalistic integrity—even if it can’t quite top the original.
Last Chance: Bruce Willis and William Shatner’s $339 Million Blockbuster Exits Netflix
Last Chance: Bruce Willis and William Shatner’s $339 Million Blockbuster Exits Netflix
Over the Hedge, DreamWorks’ 2006 animated caper featuring Bruce Willis and William Shatner, scampers off Netflix in May—catch the $339 million raccoon-led heist before it’s gone.
10 Mystery Series That Stick the Landing From First Clue to Final Reveal
10 Mystery Series That Stick the Landing From First Clue to Final Reveal
From knockout pilots to flawless finales, these ten mystery series never miss—stacked with magnetic characters and gasp-worthy twists from first frame to last.
Trump Demands Disney And ABC Oust Jimmy Kimmel Over Melania Trump Joke
Trump Demands Disney And ABC Oust Jimmy Kimmel Over Melania Trump Joke
Donald Trump is urging Disney and ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a Melania joke, turning a late-night bit into a White House-level fight as the First Lady joins the call for swift action.
Two Star-Studded Action Movies Fizzle With $1 Million Openings
Two Star-Studded Action Movies Fizzle With $1 Million Openings
Despite marquee casts and wide rollouts, Fuze and Over Your Dead Body crash-landed at the domestic box office, each debuting to just over $1 million.
Jason Statham And David Ayer Reunite For An Amnesia-Fueled Action Thriller
Jason Statham And David Ayer Reunite For An Amnesia-Fueled Action Thriller
Jason Statham reteams with The Beekeeper director David Ayer for John Doe, an amnesia-fueled thriller that unleashes a lethal blank slate on a past that won’t stay buried.
The Night Manager Season 3 Tees Up a Tom Hiddleston Trilogy
The Night Manager Season 3 Tees Up a Tom Hiddleston Trilogy
The Night Manager is now a trilogy, with creator David Farr confirming Season 3 is already in development following the show’s long-awaited second chapter.
Stephen King Praises HBO Thriller Task for One Game-Changing Detail
Stephen King Praises HBO Thriller Task for One Game-Changing Detail
Stephen King is hooked on HBO’s Task, the thriller starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey — for one reason.