Craig Ellison

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

Reverse the death sentence — Prime Video’s ambitious 3-part high fantasy series deserves a renewal
Reverse the death sentence — Prime Video’s ambitious 3-part high fantasy series deserves a renewal
Given one of the greatest stories ever told, the industry gave it a kicking — and the slight still smarts.
Twin Peaks vibes for Crystal Lake season 2? That's the showrunner's tease
Twin Peaks vibes for Crystal Lake season 2? That's the showrunner's tease
Crystal Lake’s Brad Caleb Kane is already cooking up Season 2 — and teasing a surprising influence that could tilt this Friday the 13th prequel somewhere deliciously strange.
It: Welcome to Derry season 2 may not premiere until 2028
It: Welcome to Derry season 2 may not premiere until 2028
It: Welcome to Derry showrunner Brad Caleb Kane teases a more terrifying Season 2 — and drops a major update on when we’ll get it.
Mckenna Grace responds to fans who want her as Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man
Mckenna Grace responds to fans who want her as Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man
After all that Gwen Stacy fancasting, Mckenna Grace has at last addressed joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe — her red-carpet answer is one you’ll want to hear.
VisionQuest episode 2 hides an Avengers: Doomsday Easter egg in Ultron’s room
VisionQuest episode 2 hides an Avengers: Doomsday Easter egg in Ultron’s room
VisionQuest hides a clever nod to Avengers: Doomsday in plain sight that fans have spotted — and you’ll kick yourself for missing it.
Sylvester Stallone calls himself “an idiot” for doing his own stunts
Sylvester Stallone calls himself “an idiot” for doing his own stunts
Decades of doing his own stunts have left Sylvester Stallone paying the price — and he now thinks the genuinely dangerous work should be left to the pros.
The Vampire Diaries creator Julie Plec is making a tennis drama with Andre Agassi
The Vampire Diaries creator Julie Plec is making a tennis drama with Andre Agassi
Julie Plec, the force behind The Vampire Diaries, has a Prime Video drama likened to Whiplash with a twist — and it’s scored a very welcome update.
Two perfect episodes, one day — this Stephen King’s star-studded thriller is your quick fix
Two perfect episodes, one day — this Stephen King’s star-studded thriller is your quick fix
Think you’ve seen every Stephen King screen adaptation; there’s one starry thriller series that actually stands out.
Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence has Red Rising movie in the works
Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence has Red Rising movie in the works
Good news for sci‑fi fans: a Red Rising film is in the works, with a Hunger Games director steering the Roman‑myth‑tinged tale of a futuristic society on Mars.
Need a weekend binge? Jensen Ackles’ forgotten 13-part action thriller is near-perfect
Need a weekend binge? Jensen Ackles’ forgotten 13-part action thriller is near-perfect
You know Jensen Ackles from Supernatural and Tracker — but he also fronted an action‑thriller series you might’ve missed.
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