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

Weapons Director Zach Cregger Unleashes The Flood at CinemaCon
Weapons Director Zach Cregger Unleashes The Flood at CinemaCon
Spielberg and Weapons director Zach Cregger unite for The Flood, an original sci-fi thriller just unveiled at CinemaCon.
Euphoria Season 3 Creator Unpacks the Sydney Sweeney Scene Fueling Fan Backlash
Euphoria Season 3 Creator Unpacks the Sydney Sweeney Scene Fueling Fan Backlash
One episode in, Euphoria season 3 has already sparked outrage over a Sydney Sweeney dog scene, and creator Sam Levinson is defending the choice as a deliberate stab at absurdity.
Bradley Cooper And Margot Robbie Are Danny Ocean's Parents In Ocean's Eleven Prequel — And Cooper Is Writing And Directing
Bradley Cooper And Margot Robbie Are Danny Ocean's Parents In Ocean's Eleven Prequel — And Cooper Is Writing And Directing
Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper are heading back to the vault, playing Danny Ocean’s parents in an Ocean’s Eleven prequel — with Cooper writing, directing, and co-starring.
From Ends With Season 5 on MGM+ — And There’s a Good Reason
From Ends With Season 5 on MGM+ — And There’s a Good Reason
MGM+’s sci-fi horror From has been renewed for a fifth and final season, bringing a deliberate end to the nightmare town that traps anyone who enters—and promising long-awaited answers.
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.