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

Mystery solved: why George Lucas had to kill Obi-Wan Kenobi, 50 years on
Mystery solved: why George Lucas had to kill Obi-Wan Kenobi, 50 years on
Alec Guinness’ Star Wars character nearly survived 'A New Hope' — until Lucas thought better of it, for a reason that, to be fair, makes sense.
A secret Star Trek series nearly had James McAvoy as young Jean-Luc Picard
A secret Star Trek series nearly had James McAvoy as young Jean-Luc Picard
James McAvoy reveals he pitched a young Jean-Luc Picard prequel for Star Trek that very nearly happened — and yes, he’d even named it.
Think you’ve solved the ending of 1982’s The Thing? John Carpenter says nope
Think you’ve solved the ending of 1982’s The Thing? John Carpenter says nope
John Carpenter has lifted the lid on his gaming obsessions and the 'true ending' of 1982’s The Thing — but not in the way you might expect.
Frank Grillo is back for Tulsa King season 4 after Sylvester Stallone personally asked him to return
Frank Grillo is back for Tulsa King season 4 after Sylvester Stallone personally asked him to return
Sylvester Stallone has brought a co-star back to Tulsa King — and they’re in it for the long haul.
Sylvester Stallone's 105-minute crime epic still tops his action movies, 29 years later
Sylvester Stallone's 105-minute crime epic still tops his action movies, 29 years later
He’s made his name playing hard men, yet the Tulsa King star’s 1997 drama might be the one that truly lands the punch.
15 years later, Peter Jackson finally commits to directing Tintin 2
15 years later, Peter Jackson finally commits to directing Tintin 2
The Adventures of Tintin 2 looks to be back on the cards — and a very familiar filmmaker is lining up to call the shots.
Marvel is reportedly scaling back its Disney+ shows just as they started to work
Marvel is reportedly scaling back its Disney+ shows just as they started to work
The MCU is backing away from its Disney+ era just as it finally finds its TV feet — talk about terrible timing.
Still hoping for more Ted Lasso after season 4? Jason Sudeikis has an update
Still hoping for more Ted Lasso after season 4? Jason Sudeikis has an update
Jason Sudeikis has addressed what’s next for Ted Lasso — and whether that still-unconfirmed Season 5 is actually on the cards.
Brendan Fraser isn’t going it alone: The Mummy 4 reportedly adds a new lead
Brendan Fraser isn’t going it alone: The Mummy 4 reportedly adds a new lead
Universal’s The Mummy: Book of the Dead has reportedly found its new lead — and she’ll be joining Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie is off, and he’s already moved on to something else
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie is off, and he’s already moved on to something else
After six years, Taika Waititi has finally addressed the fate of his Star Wars movie — and it’s not the outcome you were hoping for.
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