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

3 Box Office Records A24’s Backrooms Could Shatter — Including One Held by Steven Spielberg
3 Box Office Records A24’s Backrooms Could Shatter — Including One Held by Steven Spielberg
A24’s Backrooms is creeping toward a record-smashing debut, with projections teasing a milestone once reserved for Steven Spielberg. Landing May 29, the Kane Parsons-born horror spun from his viral YouTube series and the Backrooms creepypasta stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett.
MobLand Season 3 Upheaval: Odd New Details Emerge on Tom Hardy’s Possible Exit
MobLand Season 3 Upheaval: Odd New Details Emerge on Tom Hardy’s Possible Exit
In a bizarre twist, the MobLand Season 3 shake-up keeps shifting: after reports last week that Tom Hardy was fired, fresh word is the door remains open for his return to Ronan Bennett’s Paramount+ crime drama.
Only One Movie Has Ever Earned an S Rating—And It's a Frankenstein-Inspired Horror-Comedy
Only One Movie Has Ever Earned an S Rating—And It's a Frankenstein-Inspired Horror-Comedy
Stitched from Frankenstein DNA, the horror-comedy hit screens with a first-of-its-kind rating, a precedent-breaker that has everyone talking.
Hollywood Prefers Talking Animals To Older Women, Report Finds
Hollywood Prefers Talking Animals To Older Women, Report Finds
A new study delivers a wild stat: mainstream movies are more likely to feature a talking animal in the lead than a woman over 60. The findings lay bare how rarely older women land top billing.
Harry Potter Star Teases Major Season 2 Spotlight on HBO Max
Harry Potter Star Teases Major Season 2 Spotlight on HBO Max
HBO Max’s Harry Potter series is already leveling up for season 2, with Katherine Parkinson hinting that Mrs Weasley will step further into the spotlight as the Boy Who Lived saga expands.
Dwayne Johnson’s $428 Million Video Game Blockbuster Hits HBO Max Today
Dwayne Johnson’s $428 Million Video Game Blockbuster Hits HBO Max Today
HBO Max just got a lot bigger: Dwayne Johnson’s 2018 game-to-screen smash Rampage lands on the service today after clawing $428 million worldwide. Expect skyscraper-sized creature chaos and peak Johnson swagger.
Hugh Jackman’s Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Favorite Is Tanking at the Box Office—What Went Wrong?
Hugh Jackman’s Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Favorite Is Tanking at the Box Office—What Went Wrong?
Near-perfect on Rotten Tomatoes, nearly invisible at the box office — Hugh Jackman’s latest is earning raves but struggling to draw a crowd.
Buckle Up: Jason Statham’s $839 Million Action Hits Are Speeding Off Netflix Soon
Buckle Up: Jason Statham’s $839 Million Action Hits Are Speeding Off Netflix Soon
Stream them while you can: Netflix is yanking all four Expendables movies on Saturday, June 20, 2026, pulling Jason Statham’s $839 million merc-squad mayhem from the platform. The franchise, co-written by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, exits next month.
Keegan-Michael Key Sets Sights on Battle of the Planets Live-Action Reboot
Keegan-Michael Key Sets Sights on Battle of the Planets Live-Action Reboot
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie star has his sights set on another pack of iconic animated characters — and he wants in.
Lost Meets Hannibal in a Gripping Paramount+ Thriller — Binge It Now Before the Final Season Drops
Lost Meets Hannibal in a Gripping Paramount+ Thriller — Binge It Now Before the Final Season Drops
Paramount+ is stacked with under-the-radar bangers, but one standout deserves a full-blown breakout. If you’ve been scrolling past it, you’re skipping the service’s most addictive sleeper hit.
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