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.


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Timothée Chalamet’s Startling Encounter on Marty Supreme Set
Timothée Chalamet’s Startling Encounter on Marty Supreme Set
While filming Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet found himself in an unexpectedly tense situation with a background actor. Discover what unfolded behind the scenes of this much-discussed sports drama.
Why The Batman Sequel Faces an Unprecedented Five-Year Wait
Why The Batman Sequel Faces an Unprecedented Five-Year Wait
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Expose Netflix’s Action Film Formula
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Expose Netflix’s Action Film Formula
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck lift the lid on Netflix’s approach to action films, revealing how the platform’s demands shape storytelling and pacing. One acclaimed series, however, bucks the trend.
Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Top Four Film Favourites
Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Top Four Film Favourites
Millie Bobby Brown opens up about her personal film picks, offering a glimpse into her cinematic preferences and the stories that have shaped her perspective.
Burt Reynolds’ Regret: The Film He Couldn’t Stand Making
Burt Reynolds’ Regret: The Film He Couldn’t Stand Making
Burt Reynolds once called his time on Boogie Nights the worst of his career, despite the film’s later success and his own Oscar nod. Discover what made the experience so difficult for the Hollywood legend.
Lara Croft’s New Voice Applauds Sophie Turner’s Bold Take
Lara Croft’s New Voice Applauds Sophie Turner’s Bold Take
Excitement builds as Alix Wilton Regan, the latest Lara Croft voice, shares her enthusiastic support for Sophie Turner’s upcoming portrayal in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series. Discover what’s got fans talking.
Stellan Skarsgård Slams Trump’s Greenland Ambitions as ‘Ludicrous’
Stellan Skarsgård Slams Trump’s Greenland Ambitions as ‘Ludicrous’
Stellan Skarsgård takes aim at Donald Trump’s controversial Greenland plans, raising alarms over global repercussions and the disregard for international law. The fallout has sparked heated debate across Europe.
When Tom Sizemore Turned to Jack Nicholson for Help—and Was Refused
When Tom Sizemore Turned to Jack Nicholson for Help—and Was Refused
Desperate and out of options, Tom Sizemore sought a lifeline from Jack Nicholson. The response he received was as blunt as it was final, shaped by years of hard lessons in Hollywood excess.
Ten Brilliant Films Marred by One Unforgivable Scene
Ten Brilliant Films Marred by One Unforgivable Scene
Even the most celebrated films can stumble. Discover ten acclaimed classics each undermined by a single, glaringly awkward or poorly executed moment that’s impossible to forget.