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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Tom Holland’s Role Models: The Stars He Quietly Admires
Tom Holland’s Role Models: The Stars He Quietly Admires
Tom Holland reveals the two actors he most admires for their ability to balance fame and privacy, shaping his own approach to life and work.
Idris Elba’s Painful Experience with The Dark Tower Flop
Idris Elba’s Painful Experience with The Dark Tower Flop
Idris Elba opens up about the stinging backlash to The Dark Tower, reflecting on how the film’s failure to do justice to Stephen King’s epic left both fans and cast disappointed.
Brandon Sanderson Unpacks His Disappointment With Man of Steel
Brandon Sanderson Unpacks His Disappointment With Man of Steel
Brandon Sanderson, famed for the Mistborn novels, shares his candid take on Henry Cavill’s Superman and the direction of Zack Snyder’s DCEU. Discover what left him unconvinced and how James Gunn’s vision changed the game.
Did Supergirl Really Break a Record? Marvel Fans Disagree
Did Supergirl Really Break a Record? Marvel Fans Disagree
DC supporters claim Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to make history, but Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever may have already achieved the same milestone. Find out why this debate is dividing superhero fans.
Clint Eastwood Reveals the Bogart Films That Shaped Him
Clint Eastwood Reveals the Bogart Films That Shaped Him
Clint Eastwood reflects on the enduring influence of Humphrey Bogart, sharing which of the legendary actor’s films left a lasting impression on his own career and approach to cinema.
Christopher Nolan Reveals His Favourite Musical Film Moments
Christopher Nolan Reveals His Favourite Musical Film Moments
Christopher Nolan has named two musical scenes he considers masterful: a haunting Irish folk performance in the 2025 film Sinners, and the notorious 'Singing in the Rain' sequence from Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange.
Quentin Tarantino Reveals His Favourite Long Take in Film
Quentin Tarantino Reveals His Favourite Long Take in Film
Quentin Tarantino singles out a remarkable two-minute car scene in Paper Moon, calling it the finest long take in cinema for its raw emotional power.
John Wayne’s Wartime Absence: Patriot or Draft Dodger?
John Wayne’s Wartime Absence: Patriot or Draft Dodger?
John Wayne’s lack of military service during WWII has long sparked debate. Was he a draft dodger, or did circumstances beyond his control keep him from enlisting? The truth is more complex than headlines suggest.
Duffer Brothers Reveal Their Top Three Desert Island Films
Duffer Brothers Reveal Their Top Three Desert Island Films
Matt and Ross Duffer share the three films they would choose for a desert island, offering insight into the cinematic inspirations behind Stranger Things.
Sixteen Years On: The Watchmen Line That Changed Cinema
Sixteen Years On: The Watchmen Line That Changed Cinema
A single line from Zack Snyder’s Watchmen has become a cultural touchstone, echoing far beyond the film. Discover how this unforgettable moment still resonates with audiences today.