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

Widow's Bay could be getting the universe treatment
Widow's Bay could be getting the universe treatment
An Apple TV executive confirms spin-offs are on the table.
Citizen Vigilante 2 director sets sights on canceled Star Wars star for high-octane comeback
Citizen Vigilante 2 director sets sights on canceled Star Wars star for high-octane comeback
Citizen Vigilante 2 is locked in for a release window, and Uwe Boll is aiming to add Gina Carano to the action-thriller sequel.
Avengers: Doomsday directors to remake a beloved '90s Warner Bros. classic
Avengers: Doomsday directors to remake a beloved '90s Warner Bros. classic
The Avengers: Doomsday duo Joe and Anthony Russo are diving back into family-friendly waters as their AGBO Films teams with Warner Bros. to reimagine the 1993 classic Free Willy, giving the runaway-orca favorite a fresh splash for a new generation.
Has Superman’s Jimmy Olsen spinoff finally found its Gorilla Grodd?
Has Superman’s Jimmy Olsen spinoff finally found its Gorilla Grodd?
Comedy standout Jimmy Tatro is reportedly circling Gorilla Grodd in DC’s Jimmy Olsen spinoff, a bold left-field pick that could reinvent the classic Superman baddie for live action.
Ted Lasso season 5 already scores big before season 4 kicks off
Ted Lasso season 5 already scores big before season 4 kicks off
Ted Lasso fans just scored big: Apple TV head of programming Matt Cherniss says Season 5 is looking promising — and the news drops before Season 4 even hits play.
Justin Baldoni breaks silence, calls Blake Lively legal battle an injustice
Justin Baldoni breaks silence, calls Blake Lively legal battle an injustice
Justin Baldoni and wife Emily finally break their silence on the Blake Lively It Ends with Us legal fight, saying the past few years brought injustice and pain as the abuse-themed romance’s rollout veered into a bruising court battle.
James Bond reboot has a new favorite as a dark horse storms the 007 race
James Bond reboot has a new favorite as a dark horse storms the 007 race
The actor says he’s ready to don the tux and lead Amazon’s 007 era.
Netflix shrugs off Avatar and Beef losing over 55% of their season 2 audience
Netflix shrugs off Avatar and Beef losing over 55% of their season 2 audience
Netflix is shrugging off steep Season 2 drop-offs — with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Beef down more than 55% in week one — saying the real story is long-tail viewing, catalog lift, and later-season growth. US/Canada scripted chief Jinny Howe says premiere-week comps miss the bigger picture.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on track for a massive opening, but one hurdle could change everything
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on track for a massive opening, but one hurdle could change everything
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging toward a monster debut, with Deadline pegging an opening weekend around $180 million — even with one big obstacle in the way. Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker, and the box office looks ready to get webbed up.
5 Disney live-action remakes fans wish stayed animated, including the 2026 Moana
5 Disney live-action remakes fans wish stayed animated, including the 2026 Moana
With Moana’s live-action debut landing July 10, we dug through Rotten Tomatoes to rank Disney’s five worst remakes — and yes, Moana makes the cut.