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

From Bestseller to Bust to Binge: Matt Reeves Turns The Bonfire of the Vanities Into a Series
From Bestseller to Bust to Binge: Matt Reeves Turns The Bonfire of the Vanities Into a Series
Once a bestseller and then a Hollywood megaflop, The Bonfire of the Vanities is getting a second life as an Apple TV limited series from Matt Reeves.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya Finally Settle Batman vs. Spider-Man — Case Closed
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya Finally Settle Batman vs. Spider-Man — Case Closed
Who wins, Batman or Spider-Man? Robert Pattinson stalled, Zendaya didn’t—and the internet lit up.
The Two Real Reasons Star Wars’ Most Hated Villain Barely Shows Up in The Clone Wars
The Two Real Reasons Star Wars’ Most Hated Villain Barely Shows Up in The Clone Wars
As hype builds for the new Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord, Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni reveals why Darth Sidious was kept mostly offscreen in The Clone Wars and Rebels—pointing to two strategic reasons that kept the saga’s ultimate mastermind lurking in the shadows.
Andy Serkis Confirms The Hunt For Gollum Is Casting A New Aragorn
Andy Serkis Confirms The Hunt For Gollum Is Casting A New Aragorn
Aragorn is being recast in the next Lord of the Rings film: Andy Serkis says The Hunt for Gollum is seeking a new lead, not a return for Viggo Mortensen.
Can The Pitt Survive Dr. Mohan’s Season 3 Exit on HBO Max?
Can The Pitt Survive Dr. Mohan’s Season 3 Exit on HBO Max?
Noah Wyle scrubs back in as Dr. Robby on HBO Max’s The Pitt, but Season 3 moves forward without Dr. Samira Mohan, played by Supriya Ganesh.
High Tides Season 4: Will It Return—Or Is This the End?
High Tides Season 4: Will It Return—Or Is This the End?
High Tides is riding a swell of hype, but will it crest with a Season 4 renewal or wipe out in cancellation? The Belgian hit, also known as Knokke Off, has fans on edge as they await word on its future.
Martin Scorsese’s Next Mafia Epic Just Got a Major Boost
Martin Scorsese’s Next Mafia Epic Just Got a Major Boost
Fresh off Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese may shoot two films this year — including a potential return to the mob with Midnight Vendetta.
The Drama’s Digital and Streaming Debuts May Be Closer Than You Think
The Drama’s Digital and Streaming Debuts May Be Closer Than You Think
As The Drama readies its big-screen bow, the real suspense is when you can press play at home. There’s no date on the books, but past distributor playbooks point to a swift PVOD drop followed by a not-far-behind streaming debut.
Mark Wahlberg’s R-Rated Laugh Riot Hits Prime Video Sooner Than You Think
Mark Wahlberg’s R-Rated Laugh Riot Hits Prime Video Sooner Than You Think
Mark Wahlberg crashes Prime Video this month with an R-rated comedy from an Oscar-winning director, as two rival coworkers bungle their country’s World Cup dreams and find a furious nation on their tail.
Eddie Murphy’s Big Night Goes Global: Netflix Streams AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony This May
Eddie Murphy’s Big Night Goes Global: Netflix Streams AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony This May
Netflix will stream Eddie Murphy’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award tribute in May, letting fans catch the comedy legend’s big night just weeks after he accepts the honor.