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 Walking Dead Nearly Cast This Daredevil: Born Again Star as Negan
The Walking Dead Nearly Cast This Daredevil: Born Again Star as Negan
Daredevil: Born Again star Matthew Lillard says he was minutes from swinging Lucille as The Walking Dead’s Negan, only to have the role ripped away in a brutal 10-minute turnaround.
Fifty Shades Star Dakota Johnson Reveals the Unexpected Reason She Lost a Major Role
Fifty Shades Star Dakota Johnson Reveals the Unexpected Reason She Lost a Major Role
Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson says a simple act of politeness in an audition backfired, costing her the role when it was misread — a crazy snub she still finds baffling.
Dwayne Johnson’s Jumanji 3 Just Got Its Most Promising Set Update Yet
Dwayne Johnson’s Jumanji 3 Just Got Its Most Promising Set Update Yet
Dwayne Johnson’s Jumanji 3 just scored a glowing on-set update as it charges toward release later this year, poised to cap the Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level trilogy—and serve as the fifth and final chapter of the franchise.
Elizabeth Olsen Dashes Hopes For Wanda In Avengers: Secret Wars
Elizabeth Olsen Dashes Hopes For Wanda In Avengers: Secret Wars
Bad news for Scarlet Witch diehards: Elizabeth Olsen says she’s in the dark on Avengers: Secret Wars, leaving Wanda Maximoff’s MCU future in limbo.
Luke Hemsworth Reveals the Real Reason a Hemsworth Brothers Movie Is So Hard to Make
Luke Hemsworth Reveals the Real Reason a Hemsworth Brothers Movie Is So Hard to Make
Luke Hemsworth says a Hemsworth brothers team-up isn’t off the table — but only if the right project comes along. With Beast on the way, the eldest brother is open to joining forces with Chris and Liam when the script makes sense.
The Hunt Season 2: Will It Return Or Is The Chase Over?
The Hunt Season 2: Will It Return Or Is The Chase Over?
As The Hunt barrels toward its Season 1 finale, fans have one target in sight: will the wilderness thriller reload for Season 2 or is the chase over?
The White Lotus Season 4 Ups The Star Power With Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, And More
The White Lotus Season 4 Ups The Star Power With Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, And More
The White Lotus Season 4 is upping its guest list, with Heather Graham and Rosie Perez checking in alongside a fresh wave of newcomers as the hit series builds another star-packed ensemble.
The Legend of Zelda Goes Live-Action: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and All the Latest Updates
The Legend of Zelda Goes Live-Action: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and All the Latest Updates
The Legend of Zelda heads to live action as Nintendo’s beloved game gets a new adaptation starring Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.
Jack Black Teases the Lava-Hot Minecraft–Super Mario Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed
Jack Black Teases the Lava-Hot Minecraft–Super Mario Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed
Jack Black wants to smash the Super Mario Galaxy Movie into A Minecraft Movie, pitching a fiery crossover as he readies his turn as Bowser alongside Chris Pratt, Benny Safdie, Glen Powell, and Anya Taylor-Joy ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
Samara Weaving Shares the One Parenting Tip She Borrowed From Margot Robbie
Samara Weaving Shares the One Parenting Tip She Borrowed From Margot Robbie
Expecting her first child, Ready or Not star Samara Weaving is leaning on a power circle of friends — including Margot Robbie — whose parenting advice is shaping her next chapter.