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

The Odyssey translator Emily Wilson savages ‘abysmal’ script for a Christopher Nolan movie
The Odyssey translator Emily Wilson savages ‘abysmal’ script for a Christopher Nolan movie
Speaking this week, the academic whose work inspired a major The Odyssey adaptation challenged Christopher Nolan’s approach to storytelling, flagging a deeper disagreement they say needs airing.
Dwayne Johnson joins forces with Scary Movie star on live-action/CGI hybrid film
Dwayne Johnson joins forces with Scary Movie star on live-action/CGI hybrid film
Dwayne Johnson’s Lizard Music has lined up another big name, with Amazon MGM Studios confirming the latest cast addition.
Sylvester Stallone weighs in on 'I Play Rocky'—the biopic about making Rocky
Sylvester Stallone weighs in on 'I Play Rocky'—the biopic about making Rocky
Although he’s not involved in I Play Rocky in any official capacity, Sylvester Stallone has now had his say on the upcoming biopic.
First reviews say Spider-Man: Brand New Day kicks off the MCU’s next era
First reviews say Spider-Man: Brand New Day kicks off the MCU’s next era
After early press screenings, first reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day are strong, and they keep coming back to one change said to steer Marvel’s future.
Sadie Sink’s reported Spider-Man 4 role has critics shocked — here’s the sticking point
Sadie Sink’s reported Spider-Man 4 role has critics shocked — here’s the sticking point
At Spider-Man 4’s premiere, critics hailed Sadie Sink’s MCU bow for a role choice that wrong-foots the rumour mill.
House of the Dragon Fans Think That Big Season 3 ‘Death’ Won’t Stick
House of the Dragon Fans Think That Big Season 3 ‘Death’ Won’t Stick
Following the latest House of the Dragon cliffhanger, where a key Team Black player seemed to die, fans are leaning on book canon and hints to cry foul.
Peter Dinklage dons the red suit for Olivia Wilde’s Naughty, with Jennifer Aniston
Peter Dinklage dons the red suit for Olivia Wilde’s Naughty, with Jennifer Aniston
Olivia Wilde has lined up her next film and cast its Father Christmas — and it marks her first feature since Don't Worry Darling.
Alice in Wonderland is getting a new TV spin-off about a fan-favourite character
Alice in Wonderland is getting a new TV spin-off about a fan-favourite character
An animated Alice in Wonderland spin-off is in the works, centring on a fan favourite who finally gets the spotlight.
Horror hitmaker Mike Flanagan in talks to executive produce Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 at Amazon
Horror hitmaker Mike Flanagan in talks to executive produce Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 at Amazon
A major horror auteur is circling a senior role behind the camera on Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 series at Amazon — and not just for a token credit.
Season 3 time jump could be the reset The Rings of Power needs
Season 3 time jump could be the reset The Rings of Power needs
The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video later this year with a time jump in Season 3, which co-showrunner Patrick McKay says is designed to welcome newcomers.
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