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

First reactions to Coyote vs. Acme agree on one thing
First reactions to Coyote vs. Acme agree on one thing
After its tax-write-off saga, Coyote vs. Acme finally screened for press, sparking a flurry of first reactions on X.
House of the Dragon just pulled an Arya Stark on Criston Cole — and book fans saw it coming
House of the Dragon just pulled an Arya Stark on Criston Cole — and book fans saw it coming
Speaking after the episode aired, the showrunner said the bold book change was intentional, meant to raise the jeopardy ahead of the run-in to the finale.
Kevin Feige: Doctor Doom Needs No Thanos‑Style Years of Build‑Up
Kevin Feige: Doctor Doom Needs No Thanos‑Style Years of Build‑Up
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has finally weighed in on the Doom debate, pushing back at comparisons to Thanos.
House of the Dragon just killed off a major player at the Butcher’s Ball
House of the Dragon just killed off a major player at the Butcher’s Ball
House of the Dragon went for the jugular this week, as Season 3 Episode 6 opens with a Butcher’s Ball ambush that fells a major character.
Finished Nolan’s The Odyssey? Here's 10 more mythic adventures to watch next
Finished Nolan’s The Odyssey? Here's 10 more mythic adventures to watch next
Off the back of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, we’ve cherry-picked the mythic films that actually scratch the itch — epic, witty, and properly transportive.
The Netflix thriller everyone missed is the best one-night binge right now
The Netflix thriller everyone missed is the best one-night binge right now
Amid its 2026 slate, Netflix quietly dropped a taut four-part thriller overnight, and early UK viewers say the finale packs a properly nasty twist without overstaying its welcome.
Fast & Furious star says the franchise has drifted way off course
Fast & Furious star says the franchise has drifted way off course
At San Diego Comic-Con, a veteran Fast & Furious favourite reckoned the saga’s veered off course, calling for a dose of street-level community to get it humming again.
Javier Bardem shares Penélope Cruz’s verdict on his Cape Fear transformation
Javier Bardem shares Penélope Cruz’s verdict on his Cape Fear transformation
In an interview, Javier Bardem discussed Penélope Cruz’s reaction to his tattooed, green-lensed Cape Fear makeover while unpacking his take on playing Max Cady.
Nolan’s The Odyssey hits major box office mark just 3 days into release
Nolan’s The Odyssey hits major box office mark just 3 days into release
In new figures released this morning, the studio says The Odyssey has already chalked up a fresh benchmark less than a fortnight after launch.
What Happened to the Hightowers by the Time of Game of Thrones?
What Happened to the Hightowers by the Time of Game of Thrones?
Here's why the Hightowers scarcely feature in Game of Thrones’ timeline — and the logic is decidedly practical.
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