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

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander spark an on-screen romance in Netflix’s next series
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander spark an on-screen romance in Netflix’s next series
Netflix’s Enigma Variations just landed an Oscar winner: Alicia Vikander will star opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a key love interest in the limited-series adaptation of the bestselling novel, with the ensemble and creative team still taking shape.
Five Rolls-Royces and a plea from Keanu Reeves: Carl Rinsch sentenced in Netflix fraud case
Five Rolls-Royces and a plea from Keanu Reeves: Carl Rinsch sentenced in Netflix fraud case
Five Rolls-Royces, millions siphoned, and even a plea from Keanu Reeves couldn’t keep director Carl Rinsch out of prison — Federal Judge Jed Rakoff handed him 30 months in a Netflix fraud case after weighing lavish spending, mental health struggles, and a surprise character witness.
Netflix taps Shawn Levy to bring a beloved game franchise Persona to live action
Netflix taps Shawn Levy to bring a beloved game franchise Persona to live action
Netflix is leveling up its game-to-screen push, teaming with Shawn Levy on a live-action take on Persona, the fan-favorite Japanese RPG franchise. Christopher Monfette is on board as the streamer continues to stack big swings in its video game adaptation slate.
Rebecca Ferguson’s sci-fi smash makes Rotten Tomatoes history with season 3
Rebecca Ferguson’s sci-fi smash makes Rotten Tomatoes history with season 3
Rebecca Ferguson’s underground sci-fi epic Silo just did what almost no show pulls off in Season 3: it’s scored universal acclaim and set a rare Rotten Tomatoes record. With its penultimate chapter dropping July 3 on Apple TV, critics say the series is only getting stronger.
Stephen Amell finally answers Neymar Jr.’s 8-year-old DM—with an assist from James Corden
Stephen Amell finally answers Neymar Jr.’s 8-year-old DM—with an assist from James Corden
Stephen Amell discovered an eight-year-old DM from Neymar Jr. live on James Corden’s FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours — fired off a reply on the spot, and by the end of the segment the two had kicked off an unlikely World Cup 2026 friendship.
3 major deaths in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — and how they diverge from the book
3 major deaths in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — and how they diverge from the book
Fans showed up for a tribute; the series serves a remix. Canon gets bent, timelines get shuffled, and a beloved arc lands in unexpected territory. Faithful homage or flashy heist?
Eva Green was rushed to the hospital after Wednesday on-set injury
Eva Green was rushed to the hospital after Wednesday on-set injury
Eva Green was rushed to the hospital after an on-set mishap while filming Wednesday season 3, according to reports. The Cracks and Perfect Sense star is said to be recovering well, but the exact injury remains under wraps.
From Star Wars fanfic to the big screen: Lili Reinhart says her new movie stays true to the book
From Star Wars fanfic to the big screen: Lili Reinhart says her new movie stays true to the book
Lili Reinhart says her next film sticks closely to The Love Hypothesis, the rom-com phenomenon that began as Star Wars fanfic, with the team zeroed in on what readers love. She also explains how this story convinced her to give the genre another shot after early doubts.
Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase’s cause of death comes to light
Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase’s cause of death comes to light
So, the official word is out on what led to the death of Daveigh Chase—the former child actor who've you probably heard at least once if you were sentient in the early 2000s. It's a bit of a grim tale, honestly, but there's plenty to unpack.
Supergirl creators finally address the controversial ending — and fans are divided
Supergirl creators finally address the controversial ending — and fans are divided
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’s rewritten ending has split the fandom, and now the writer and director are breaking down the controversial choice as debate heats up.