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.


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Hacks Final Season Premieres on HBO Max — But Creators Hint It’s Not Goodbye
Hacks Final Season Premieres on HBO Max — But Creators Hint It’s Not Goodbye
Hacks premiered its fifth and final season on HBO Max on April 9, 2026, but creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky are already hinting the Emmy-winning comedy could return in a reboot.
Behind the Mask: Long-Awaited Sequel Reunites Original Cast After 20 Years
Behind the Mask: Long-Awaited Sequel Reunites Original Cast After 20 Years
Nearly two decades after its cult debut, slasher favorite Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is rising again as Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie moves ahead, reuniting key cast to continue the killer’s story.
Gone Too Soon: Game of Thrones and Blue Lights Star Michael Patrick Dies at 35
Gone Too Soon: Game of Thrones and Blue Lights Star Michael Patrick Dies at 35
Game of Thrones and Blue Lights actor Michael Patrick has died at 35 after a 2023 motor neurone disease diagnosis. The Ireland-born theatre star was also known as Michael Patrick Campbell.
Noah Wyle Raises Red Flags About The Pitt's ICE Storyline: Here's Why
Noah Wyle Raises Red Flags About The Pitt's ICE Storyline: Here's Why
With a Hollywood Walk of Fame star due April 9, The Pitt actor and executive producer Noah Wyle reveals he initially pushed back on the show’s Season 2 ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) storyline, detailing the tense behind-the-scenes debates over how to handle its politics.
Scarlett Johansson Teases Netflix’s Ray Gunn as a One-of-a-Kind Sci-Fi Thrill Ride
Scarlett Johansson Teases Netflix’s Ray Gunn as a One-of-a-Kind Sci-Fi Thrill Ride
The Incredibles mastermind Brad Bird returns to animation with Ray Gunn, a new Netflix feature starring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.
Steven Spielberg Finally Explains Why His Chris Hemsworth Sci-Fi Epic Never Happened
Steven Spielberg Finally Explains Why His Chris Hemsworth Sci-Fi Epic Never Happened
Steven Spielberg finally explains what derailed his Chris Hemsworth sci-fi collaboration, unpacking the collapse of Robopocalypse as he revisits the shelved robot-uprising epic in the latest issue of Empire Magazine.
Henry Cavill’s Best-Kept Secret: The Tudors Is Your Next Prestige Binge
Henry Cavill’s Best-Kept Secret: The Tudors Is Your Next Prestige Binge
Before donning Geralts armor on The Witcher, Henry Cavill was stealing scenes in Showtimes overlooked historical saga The Tudors.
Malcolm in the Middle Is Back: Life's Still Unfair—And the Revival's Almost Perfect
Malcolm in the Middle Is Back: Life's Still Unfair—And the Revival's Almost Perfect
Two decades on, Malcolm in the Middle is finally back—funnier, faster, and a pitch‑perfect reminder of why the original had us hooked.
At Last: Francis Ford Coppola Drops a Birthday Update on His New Movie
At Last: Francis Ford Coppola Drops a Birthday Update on His New Movie
On his 87th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola finally delivers a fresh update on his next film — first teased in 2024 — as he looks to reset after Megalopolis stumbled at the box office and split critics.
Michael Jackson Biopic Could Launch a Franchise — If It Hits One Crucial Target
Michael Jackson Biopic Could Launch a Franchise — If It Hits One Crucial Target
Michael, the long-awaited biopic of the King of Pop, is moonwalking toward a spring 2026 debut — and a franchise could follow. Producers are already eyeing the vault, but any sequels hinge on one crucial condition.