Craig Ellison

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

Don’t call it yet — but Only Murders In The Building’s fate might already be clear
Don’t call it yet — but Only Murders In The Building’s fate might already be clear
Only Murders in the Building has unveiled a behind-the-scenes shake-up that could hint at Season 7’s prospects and whether the show sticks around.
Saddle up — Michael Keaton directs and stars opposite Morgan Freeman in Rode To Ruin
Saddle up — Michael Keaton directs and stars opposite Morgan Freeman in Rode To Ruin
Michael Keaton and Morgan Freeman are reuniting for Western thriller Rode To Ruin, with Keaton in the director’s chair — and there’s a decades-old link behind it.
Plan your panic — American Horror Story 13 shares episode titles and first six plot synopses
Plan your panic — American Horror Story 13 shares episode titles and first six plot synopses
American Horror Story 13 has lifted the lid, serving fresh posters plus a raft of episode titles and early plot teasers.
How is MasterChef made? There's a reason the judges never mention how hot the food is
How is MasterChef made? There's a reason the judges never mention how hot the food is
MasterChef looks like a 60-minute cook followed by an immediate tasting. It isn't. The gap between the last plate going down and the judges picking up a fork is the single biggest thing the edit hides, and it explains a lot about how the show is scored.
James Gunn says his Batman film is not on hold, three years after announcing it
James Gunn says his Batman film is not on hold, three years after announcing it
Two Batmen, one DCU: James Gunn’s promises aren’t adding up, and the Bat-plan looks wobbly.
First reactions aren't kind — 'Bourne' director's new action epic called a 'Big Confused Mess'
First reactions aren't kind — 'Bourne' director's new action epic called a 'Big Confused Mess'
Early reactions suggest Paul Greengrass' historical epic is shaping up to be a real divider.
Finally, we know why Alfonso Cuarón turned down Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Finally, we know why Alfonso Cuarón turned down Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Producer David Heyman lifted the lid on why Alfonso Cuarón skipped directing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire — and how that shaped the series’ rotating director strategy.
‘Crimson Tide’ meets ‘Training Day’ — yes, really — in a ‘Star Trek’ reboot, now official
‘Crimson Tide’ meets ‘Training Day’ — yes, really — in a ‘Star Trek’ reboot, now official
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are taking a leaf from two Denzel Washington films to widen the net — but which ones?
MCU nabs A Quiet Place star — Avengers: Secret Wars won’t say who they’re playing
MCU nabs A Quiet Place star — Avengers: Secret Wars won’t say who they’re playing
An A Quiet Place favourite is suiting up for a mysterious turn in Avengers: Secret Wars, with Joe and Anthony Russo at the helm.
Done guessing about Lanterns season 2? The key actors have answered
Done guessing about Lanterns season 2? The key actors have answered
If you’re wondering about Lanterns’ future, stars J. Alphonse Nicholson and Jasmine Cephas Jones have addressed the show’s Season 2 chances — and what they’d want to explore.
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