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

Beef Season 2 Scores Big on Rotten Tomatoes — But Season 1 Still Reigns Supreme
Beef Season 2 Scores Big on Rotten Tomatoes — But Season 1 Still Reigns Supreme
Netflix’s Beef returns with a strong Rotten Tomatoes showing, but the sophomore season can’t match the breakout acclaim of its debut. The comedy-drama anthology is still winning praise—just not at Season 1 levels.
Stay or Go? Normal Post-Credits Verdict Is In
Stay or Go? Normal Post-Credits Verdict Is In
Does Normal hide a post-credits stinger? With this small-town thriller now in theaters, here’s whether you should stay through the credits or head for the exit.
Shōgun Season 2 Just Got the News Fans Were Waiting For
Shōgun Season 2 Just Got the News Fans Were Waiting For
FX confirms cameras are rolling on Shōgun Season 2, turning recent social teases into full-speed production and giving fans reason to celebrate.
NBC and Peacock Pull the Plug on Law & Order: Organized Crime After Five Seasons
NBC and Peacock Pull the Plug on Law & Order: Organized Crime After Five Seasons
NBC is axing Law & Order: Organized Crime after five seasons, ending the high-profile NBC and Peacock spin-off of one of TV’s biggest franchises, according to Deadline.
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Exits After 29 Years — What’s Next for the Streaming Giant?
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Exits After 29 Years — What’s Next for the Streaming Giant?
Reed Hastings is logging off: the Netflix co-founder will step away in June, ending a 29-year run at the streaming giant.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leaves Fans Elated And Heartbroken
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leaves Fans Elated And Heartbroken
Marvel Studios dropped the first full Avengers: Doomsday trailer at CinemaCon—four months after four character-centric teasers—and fans are split between hype and heartbreak.
Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Leaks in Full Online — Paramount Launches Crackdown
Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Leaks in Full Online — Paramount Launches Crackdown
Over the weekend, a full cut of The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaked online, and Paramount has launched an investigation to track down the source and contain the fallout.
Sydney Sweeney Steps Into The Caretaker, The Next Horror From Hellraiser Director David Bruckner
Sydney Sweeney Steps Into The Caretaker, The Next Horror From Hellraiser Director David Bruckner
Signed on for a Housemaid sequel, the actor doubles down on genre and cements her status as its next powerhouse.
The Bear Season 5 Just Locked Its Release Window — Final Chapter Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
The Bear Season 5 Just Locked Its Release Window — Final Chapter Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
FX just turned up the heat: The Bear Season 5 is officially in production, sharpening the timeline for the series’ final chapter and signaling that Carmy Berzatto’s last course is nearly plated.
Scrubs Revival Finale Teases 5 Game-Changing Storylines for Season 2
Scrubs Revival Finale Teases 5 Game-Changing Storylines for Season 2
ABC is keeping the Scrubs revival in limbo, even as its writers make clear they want more episodes.