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 priciest Harry Potter prop isn’t the one you think
The priciest Harry Potter prop isn’t the one you think
With the Harry Potter TV reboot on the horizon, a new study ranks the franchise’s priciest screen-used props — and the top spot isn’t what you’d guess. One iconic artifact has already cleared six figures at auction.
Peacock has pulled the plug on Emilia Clarke’s spy thriller Ponies after just one season
Peacock has pulled the plug on Emilia Clarke’s spy thriller Ponies after just one season
Peacock has pulled the plug on Emilia Clarke’s spy thriller Ponies after just one season. The January debut drew glowing reviews, but the streamer isn’t bringing it back, per Variety.
House of the Dragon season 3's biggest continuity gaffe, explained
House of the Dragon season 3's biggest continuity gaffe, explained
House of the Dragon season 3 is heating up Sunday nights on HBO, and eagle-eyed fans just spotted a glaring continuity slip — with a surprisingly logical fix behind it.
Supergirl Rotten Tomatoes score just landed — here’s how it fares
Supergirl Rotten Tomatoes score just landed — here’s how it fares
DCU’s newest live-action swing is lighting up early reviews—critics are intrigued and divided.
Rick and Morty’s President Curtis spinoff locks in a release date
Rick and Morty’s President Curtis spinoff locks in a release date
The Rick and Morty spin-off is almost here.
Zendaya poised to take over the Bourne franchise
Zendaya poised to take over the Bourne franchise
Zendaya could be trading superheroes for superspies next. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day already on her slate this year, insider Jeff Sneider says she’s being courted to take over as the new lead of the Bourne franchise.
The Boys: what happened to Maeve? Her exit and where she is now
The Boys: what happened to Maeve? Her exit and where she is now
Queen Maeve — played by Dominique McElligott — was one of The Boys' central characters for three seasons. Then she vanished.
Who writes Coronation Street in 2026? The current writers and how scripts get made
Who writes Coronation Street in 2026? The current writers and how scripts get made
Coronation Street has been running since 9 December 1960.
What happens at the end of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? That "okay" scene, explained
What happens at the end of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? That "okay" scene, explained
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ends with two people choosing each other despite knowing — for a fact — that it will probably go wrong again. It's one of the most debated final scenes in modern cinema, and it hinges on a single, repeated word.
Coronation Street's 2026 spoilers point to more than a few stars leaving
Coronation Street's 2026 spoilers point to more than a few stars leaving
If it feels like Weatherfield has been haemorrhaging residents lately, that's because it has.