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

10 movies that define America
10 movies that define America
America turns 250—cue up these must-watch movies to pregame the fireworks and keep the spark alive after the finale.
The forgotten 5-part sci-fi thriller that’s so wild you’ll binge it this weekend
The forgotten 5-part sci-fi thriller that’s so wild you’ll binge it this weekend
Five seasons on the books and years in the rearview, this sci‑fi thriller still grips—driven by a memorable story and a standout ensemble.
Supergirl's polarizing soundtrack hides the film's biggest flaw
Supergirl's polarizing soundtrack hides the film's biggest flaw
Fans are roasting Supergirl’s needle drop, but the real DCU red flag is lurking in the finale — the same endgame stumble that has torpedoed superhero franchises before.
The list of Taskmaster contestants who never won an episode
The list of Taskmaster contestants who never won an episode
Across 21 series of Taskmaster — the most recent wrapped on 11 June 2026 — exactly nine contestants have gone through an entire series without winning a single episode. Not one Greg Davies nod. Here's the full club, as of July 2026.
2026 TV shake-up: every show and special canceled in the first six months
2026 TV shake-up: every show and special canceled in the first six months
TV’s 2026 axe fell hard: more than 50 shows were canceled between January and June as Netflix, CBS, NBC, Prime Video, Peacock, Fox, Hulu, HBO, and the BBC cleaned house. Casualties include Netflix’s The Boroughs, Emilia Clarke’s Ponies, Gen V, Law and Order: Organized Crime, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Henry Cavill’s Sherlock Holmes comeback just got a bold new twist
Henry Cavill’s Sherlock Holmes comeback just got a bold new twist
Henry Cavill’s Sherlock may be sticking around beyond Enola Holmes. Newcomer Himesh Patel is pushing for a straight-up Holmes-and-Watson adventure next, hinting at a classic detective duo run for Cavill’s Baker Street sleuth.
Jodie Foster’s new mystery thriller finally gets a Netflix release date
Jodie Foster’s new mystery thriller finally gets a Netflix release date
Jodie Foster’s French mystery thriller A Private Life hits Netflix after a buzzy run through Cannes, Toronto and Deauville.
9 forgotten 2000s TV gems you secretly miss
9 forgotten 2000s TV gems you secretly miss
The 2000s TV era still hits: sharp dramas, rowdy sitcoms, and a trove of nostalgic, underrated gems begging for a rewatch.
The Boys and Gen V timeline: where every season fits
The Boys and Gen V timeline: where every season fits
With The Boys finished — the series finale, "Blood and Bone", landed on 20 May 2026 — the whole saga can finally be watched in order. The good news: release order is story order. The only trick is knowing where Gen V slots in.
The coziest movies to lull you to sleep tonight
The coziest movies to lull you to sleep tonight
Tossing and turning? These calming films hush the mental buzz and make drifting off a whole lot easier.