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

The real reason Millie Bobby Brown ditched social media — and never looked back
The real reason Millie Bobby Brown ditched social media — and never looked back
Millie Bobby Brown ditched social media in 2021 — and hasn’t looked back. In a new chat with Josh Horowitz, the Stranger Things and Enola Holmes 3 star breaks down why she bailed and how she still connects with fans without the apps.
After 13 years, an original Chicago P.D. star is leaving for good
After 13 years, an original Chicago P.D. star is leaving for good
After 13 years on Chicago P.D., a fan favorite is turning in their badge — another big shake-up for the Intelligence Unit as Season 14 looms.
Jon Hamm and Zoey Deutch’s wild new comedy is scoring big with critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Jon Hamm and Zoey Deutch’s wild new comedy is scoring big with critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics are unexpectedly smitten with David Wain’s raunchy romp Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, praising Zoey Deutch and Jon Hamm as early reviews roll in ahead of the Sony Pictures Classics release.
Disney, Warner Bros and Universal could be forced to come clean on AI
Disney, Warner Bros and Universal could be forced to come clean on AI
Hollywood’s AI black box could soon crack open: Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal may be forced to reveal how they use the tech after a judge let image generator Midjourney dig into the studios’ practices in a copyright fight.
Apple TV plans a rare theatrical run for Tom Hiddleston's Everest epic
Apple TV plans a rare theatrical run for Tom Hiddleston's Everest epic
Apple TV is giving Tom Hiddleston’s Everest epic Tenzing a rare big-screen bow on October 9, 2026, with a limited theatrical run before it hits the streamer.
Liam Neeson’s 90-minute action remake is the Netflix hit you’ll watch tonight
Liam Neeson’s 90-minute action remake is the Netflix hit you’ll watch tonight
After a slow start, Liam Neeson’s 2023 action thriller is suddenly tearing up Netflix worldwide — a surprise come-from-behind smash.
Silo season 3 cast revealed: meet every new character and who plays them
Silo season 3 cast revealed: meet every new character and who plays them
The silo doors swing open again: Silo season 3 is now streaming on Apple TV, with Rebecca Ferguson returning and Steve Zahn joining the fight.
Young Washington director explains why AI was used—and what everyone got wrong
Young Washington director explains why AI was used—and what everyone got wrong
Young Washington director Jon Erwin is leaning hard into AI, calling it a safer, more affordable way to make movies. In a new Variety interview, he breaks down how the tech shaped the production — and why the choice is stirring debate.
Toy Story 5 rockets to $300 million in just 10 days
Toy Story 5 rockets to $300 million in just 10 days
Hot off a record-smashing debut, the sequel has toppled yet another box office milestone, extending its tear at the multiplex.
Heat 2 locks in Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale — here's who they're playing
Heat 2 locks in Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale — here's who they're playing
After plenty of back-and-forth, Michael Mann has finally locked Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio to lead Heat 2.