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

Off Campus Shakes Up Season 2 With Bold New Leads
Off Campus Shakes Up Season 2 With Bold New Leads
Prime Video is shaking up coming-of-age hit Off Campus, setting new leads to headline Season 2 just weeks after Season 1’s eight-episode drop. THR says fresh faces are stepping in to steer the next chapter.
The Box Office Math That Could Keep The Mandalorian and Grogu From Breaking Even
The Box Office Math That Could Keep The Mandalorian and Grogu From Breaking Even
Fan favorites on streaming, The Mandalorian & Grogu may face a harsh box office reality. Ballooning budgets, VFX-heavy costs, and a crowded release calendar could keep break-even stubbornly out of reach.
New Sherlock Holmes Series Upends the Legend With a Bold Twist
New Sherlock Holmes Series Upends the Legend With a Bold Twist
Elementary, it’s not: a new Sherlock Holmes series is in the works, and this time the spotlight’s on the mastermind in the shadows — Professor James Moriarty. The Conan Doyle villain steps to center stage for a twisty, villain-led take on the classic mythos.
Zac Efron Is Bringing a Horror Classic Back to Life in a New HBO and A24 Series
Zac Efron Is Bringing a Horror Classic Back to Life in a New HBO and A24 Series
Zac Efron is teaming with HBO and A24 to headline his first major TV series, a new take on the 1987 cult horror Angel Heart. Fresh off The Iron Claw and a guest turn in The Studio, Efron steps into the dark for a prestige spin on a classic.
Masters of the Universe Director Nixes Radical Skeletor Redesign — and Explains Why
Masters of the Universe Director Nixes Radical Skeletor Redesign — and Explains Why
Masters of the Universe almost went full bling. The director says a previous version slapped a gold skull mask on Skeletor.
Inside Jared Leto’s Extreme Transformation Into Skeletor for the He-Man Movie
Inside Jared Leto’s Extreme Transformation Into Skeletor for the He-Man Movie
Jared Leto didn’t just slap on makeup for Skeletor—he put in serious grind to summon the villain for Masters of the Universe, hitting theaters June 5. Early buzz has flipped from trailer doubt to legit excitement for the Amazon MGM release, with much of the heat aimed at Leto’s menacing turn.
One of TV’s Bloodiest, Raunchiest Hits Just Smashed a Major Streaming Milestone
One of TV’s Bloodiest, Raunchiest Hits Just Smashed a Major Streaming Milestone
Twelve years in, Starz’s historical fantasy juggernaut is still roaring—and its spin-off is primed to seize the spotlight next.
Hulu’s Two-Part True Crime Phenomenon Tops the Streaming Charts
Hulu’s Two-Part True Crime Phenomenon Tops the Streaming Charts
Hulu just notched another win: a true-crime original that’s climbing the charts and splitting viewers down the middle.
Why Stan Lee Thought the First Live-Action Spider-Man Missed the Mark
Why Stan Lee Thought the First Live-Action Spider-Man Missed the Mark
Long before Spidey conquered cinemas, Marvel legend Stan Lee tore into the first live-action take — and in a string of interviews, he spelled out what went wrong.
Avengers Doomsday Star May Have Nailed the MCU’s Biggest Problem
Avengers Doomsday Star May Have Nailed the MCU’s Biggest Problem
Sebastian Stan just shined a light on the MCU’s real problem—and it’s not the usual suspect. As he readies Bucky Barnes’ return in Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18, 2026, his candid Cannes remarks about his Marvel future raise a bigger question the studio can’t dodge.
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