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

Jordan Peele's next movie just got a major boost after the release date delay
Jordan Peele's next movie just got a major boost after the release date delay
After two delays and a round of release-date musical chairs, Jordan Peele’s next film is finally back in motion at Universal.
George Lucas makes a stealthy cameo in Minions & Monsters
George Lucas makes a stealthy cameo in Minions & Monsters
George Lucas is about to pop up on-screen with a surprise appearance in one of today’s biggest movie franchises.
Obsession smashes box office records with a 400x return on budget
Obsession smashes box office records with a 400x return on budget
Forget the blockbusters — a scrappy indie horror thriller is the one keeping audiences up at night, packing late shows, flooding feeds, and turning jump scares into viral currency.
Armie Hammer reveals the real reason he missed The Social Reckoning
Armie Hammer reveals the real reason he missed The Social Reckoning
Armie Hammer is finally talking about skipping The Social Network Reckoning, explaining why the Winklevoss twins won’t be back — and what it’s like watching the sequel move on without him.
Taylor Sheridan’s long-awaited Yellowstone prequel 1944 just got its best news yet
Taylor Sheridan’s long-awaited Yellowstone prequel 1944 just got its best news yet
Looks like the Dutton saga is finally plugging its midcentury gap: 1944 is back in play, and a new report breaks down where the project stands.
Palpatine nearly returned in George Lucas's unmade TV series
Palpatine nearly returned in George Lucas's unmade TV series
Before Disney took over Lucasfilm, George Lucas was quietly cooking up a live-action TV series that would bring Emperor Palpatine back from the dead.
Brian Duffield tapped to write the next Alien movie for 20th Century Studios
Brian Duffield tapped to write the next Alien movie for 20th Century Studios
Brace for another chestburster: Brian Duffield, the mind behind No One Will Save You and Whalefall, is reportedly writing a new Alien movie for 20th Century Studios.
Tim Allen targets Toy Story 5 co-star for long-awaited Galaxy Quest sequel
Tim Allen targets Toy Story 5 co-star for long-awaited Galaxy Quest sequel
Tim Allen wants to beam his Toy Story 5 pal Tom Hanks into a Galaxy Quest sequel — and Hanks is on board.
Aaron Paul joins DC's Clayface in a secret role
Aaron Paul joins DC's Clayface in a secret role
Breaking Bad alum Aaron Paul is reportedly joining DC’s Clayface in a mystery role, as James Watkins directs and Tom Rhys Harries takes the lead as Matt Hagen. The film hits theaters in October.
The Gilded Age season 4 reveals its return window
The Gilded Age season 4 reveals its return window
HBO has circled fall for The Gilded Age Season 4.