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

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8 Netflix Series That Earn Masterpiece Status in a Single Episode
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Marvel and DC Lose a Legend: Punisher Co-Creator Gerry Conway Dies
Marvel and DC Lose a Legend: Punisher Co-Creator Gerry Conway Dies
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Locked In and Hooked: The Best Women’s Prison TV Shows to Stream Now
Locked In and Hooked: The Best Women’s Prison TV Shows to Stream Now
While women’s prison realities remain largely undocumented, TV dramas are filling the void—and reshaping public perception in the process.
The Voice Honors Season 24 Favorite Dylan Carter With Heartfelt Tribute After His Death
The Voice Honors Season 24 Favorite Dylan Carter With Heartfelt Tribute After His Death
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Josh Brolin’s Gritty Action Thriller Just Landed on Hulu After Leaving Netflix
Josh Brolin’s Gritty Action Thriller Just Landed on Hulu After Leaving Netflix
Sicario, the Oscar-nominated 2015 thriller starring Josh Brolin and famed for its gritty realism, hits Hulu on Friday, May 1, 2026, after exiting Netflix.
Stranger Things Prequel Retcon Officially Replaces Max — And It Changes Everything
Stranger Things Prequel Retcon Officially Replaces Max — And It Changes Everything
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 hit Netflix on April 23, 2026, serving up déjà vu as a new character retraces Max Mayfield’s arc and sets the stage for a chilling echo of the show’s most gut-punching storyline.
Move Over Reacher: Citadel, Amazon’s Biggest Action Thriller, Returns Next Month
Move Over Reacher: Citadel, Amazon’s Biggest Action Thriller, Returns Next Month
Reacher is great, but while you wait, Amazon’s mega-budget, easy-to-binge action thriller is locked, loaded, and ready to rip through your weekend.
The Mandalorian And Grogu Make A Big-Screen Comeback—New Box Office Projection Hints At A Stellar Debut
The Mandalorian And Grogu Make A Big-Screen Comeback—New Box Office Projection Hints At A Stellar Debut
The Mandalorian and Grogu rocket back into the spotlight as new forecasts point to a bounty-sized box office comeback—the odds just tipped in their favor.
Smile Director Parker Finn Summons Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner for Possession Remake
Smile Director Parker Finn Summons Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner for Possession Remake
Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner will headline Parker Finn’s remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s cult classic Possession, primed to unleash its fever-dream horror on a new generation.
Alien: Earth Creator Confirms Big Plans Beyond Season 2
Alien: Earth Creator Confirms Big Plans Beyond Season 2
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