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

Scarlett Johansson's new crime thriller Paper Tiger just set its UK release date
Scarlett Johansson's new crime thriller Paper Tiger just set its UK release date
Neon’s next film hasn’t even rolled out yet, but the hype machine is already in overdrive—and climbing.
What happens at the end of Beauty in Black? A power play that flips the whole family
What happens at the end of Beauty in Black? A power play that flips the whole family
If you've binged through both parts of Beauty in Black season 2 and your head is spinning — fair enough.
Which Death in Paradise actors have died in real life?
Which Death in Paradise actors have died in real life?
Death in Paradise has been running since 2011 — fifteen series, well over 150 episodes, and hundreds of guest stars rotating through the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
Jackass: Best and Last packs must-see post-credits scenes
Jackass: Best and Last packs must-see post-credits scenes
Jackass: Best and Last doesn’t just say goodbye — it sneaks in wild bonus bits during and after the credits, giving fans a reason to stick around. While Supergirl skipped the stinger, this finale delivers extra chaos where you least expect it.
What happens at the end of My Best Friend's Wedding?
What happens at the end of My Best Friend's Wedding?
Here's the thing about My Best Friend's Wedding — the protagonist loses.
Who killed Dorna in Death in Paradise? For DI Mervin Wilson, it was personal
Who killed Dorna in Death in Paradise? For DI Mervin Wilson, it was personal
DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) didn't come to Saint Marie for the sunshine. He came to find his biological mother, Dorna Bray (Judith Jacob) — the woman who gave him up as a baby. He'd grown up in care. He wanted answers.
The Odyssey bucks Hollywood, skipping influencer screenings
The Odyssey bucks Hollywood, skipping influencer screenings
Universal is bucking Hollywood’s new playbook: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will skip influencer screenings and go critics-first ahead of its global July premiere.
The Supergirl we almost got: how a different Kara would have changed the entire movie
The Supergirl we almost got: how a different Kara would have changed the entire movie
DC nearly sent Supergirl in a totally different direction: before Milly Alcock stepped in, the studio had a standalone led by former Kara Zor-El actor Sasha Calle on deck — a completely different movie from the version now taking flight.
The real reason Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is shorter than season 1
The real reason Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is shorter than season 1
Netflix trimmed Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 to just seven episodes — with one axed before cameras even rolled. An executive producer explains the call, what was sacrificed, and which storylines survived.
The Paper season 2 sets release date
The Paper season 2 sets release date
Peacock just locked the premiere for The Paper Season 2, revving up the return of The Office spin-off. Domhnall Gleeson is back running the newsroom as editor-in-chief Ned Sampson, with the familiar chaos — and cast — in tow.