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

Masters of the Universe Aims to Redefine 21st-Century Masculinity
Masters of the Universe Aims to Redefine 21st-Century Masculinity
Director Travis Knight reimagines He-Man for now, exploring what true strength means in today’s culture.
What Each of the 13 Hunger Games Districts Really Does
What Each of the 13 Hunger Games Districts Really Does
From coal to couture, inside the 13 districts that fuel the Capitol’s grip on Panem.
Project Hail Mary Finally Crosses the Box Office Threshold Hollywood Was Waiting For
Project Hail Mary Finally Crosses the Box Office Threshold Hollywood Was Waiting For
After a long wait, Project Hail Mary vaults past a crucial box office benchmark, signaling real momentum for its theatrical run.
Sony Pictures Boss Tom Rothman to Theaters: End the 30-Minute Pre-Movie Ads and Trailers
Sony Pictures Boss Tom Rothman to Theaters: End the 30-Minute Pre-Movie Ads and Trailers
At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman blasted theater chains for 30-minute pre-movie marathons of ads and trailers, urging exhibitors to cut the clutter and roll the feature.
Step Aside Reacher: The Terminal List Could Beat Season 4 to the Punch
Step Aside Reacher: The Terminal List Could Beat Season 4 to the Punch
Reacher fans have a new go-to on Amazon Prime Video: The Terminal List, a bruising action thriller that hits the same adrenaline sweet spot.
Octet: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Next Movie Musical Unveils a Dream Cast Led by Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, and Tramell Tillman
Octet: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Next Movie Musical Unveils a Dream Cast Led by Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, and Tramell Tillman
Powerhouse trio Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, and Tramell Tillman will front Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next movie musical, a big-screen adaptation of Octet.
Cancel Your Plans: Netflix’s Hit Crime Series Drops Season 2 Today
Cancel Your Plans: Netflix’s Hit Crime Series Drops Season 2 Today
Netflix’s German crime hit Crooks is back—Season 2 drops today, and every episode is ready to binge now.
Mark Hamill Just Opened the Door to a Gay Luke Skywalker
Mark Hamill Just Opened the Door to a Gay Luke Skywalker
Mark Hamill backs fans doing Star Wars their way—no gatekeepers, no rulebook.
Adria Arjona Joins Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow — Who Will She Play?
Adria Arjona Joins Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow — Who Will She Play?
Adria Arjona rockets into the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, landing a role just days after her screen test.
Countdown to The Pitt Season 2 Episode 15: Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch
Countdown to The Pitt Season 2 Episode 15: Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch
The Pitt’s tensions are set to erupt in Season 2, Episode 15 as Robby’s surgery fallout intensifies, Dana pleads with Abbott to keep him from harm, Jefferson confronts Robby over a devastating claim about Orlando, and Langdon rides a surge of elation—here’s exactly when it drops and where to watch.