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

Keanu Reeves’ memory slip accidentally named John Wick
Keanu Reeves’ memory slip accidentally named John Wick
On a new podcast, producer Basil Iwanyk walks through the decision to drop John Wick’s original title.
Christopher Nolan’s next film? Seven ideas he’s floated in interviews
Christopher Nolan’s next film? Seven ideas he’s floated in interviews
In a new interview, Christopher Nolan addressed his next project — and hinted it’s a sharp pivot from the sprawling, big-canvas scale of The Odyssey.
Spielberg and Cruise’s Minority Report was nearly Total Recall 2 with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Spielberg and Cruise’s Minority Report was nearly Total Recall 2 with Arnold Schwarzenegger
In a new interview, the film’s writer explains how a planned sequel tie-in fell apart over rights and timing, redirecting Spielberg and Cruise to a standalone story.
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool’s sticking with the MCU (duh)
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool’s sticking with the MCU (duh)
Reynolds teased Wade Wilson’s MCU path — and, helpfully, how soon fans should actually expect to see it.
Stephen King Admits He Misjudged Kurt Russell’s Hidden-Gem Western
Stephen King Admits He Misjudged Kurt Russell’s Hidden-Gem Western
Stephen King has publicly revised his take on a Kurt Russell–led Western horror, acknowledging he judged it too harshly at first after revisiting it years later.
The Odyssey sinks Moana at the box office — break-even looks impossible
The Odyssey sinks Moana at the box office — break-even looks impossible
Disney’s live-action Moana is struggling at the box office as a rival release hogs premium screens, tightening its already tough path to profitability.
Cameron finally meets Schwarzenegger’s Avatar demand — is Arnie headed to Pandora?
Cameron finally meets Schwarzenegger’s Avatar demand — is Arnie headed to Pandora?
In a new interview, James Cameron said he’s finally identified the Avatar 3 part that fits Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Mystique reveal leaves MCU fans cold over divisive design
Avengers: Doomsday’s Mystique reveal leaves MCU fans cold over divisive design
After Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday trailer landed, fans on X began picking apart Mystique’s makeover, zeroing in on a single choice they say does her no favours.
Kevin Feige calls himself a failure over still-unmade Marvel’s Blade
Kevin Feige calls himself a failure over still-unmade Marvel’s Blade
In a frank new interview, Kevin Feige owned up to feeling he’s fallen short on one high-profile MCU reboot that still hasn’t made it into production.
From Following to Oppenheimer: every Christopher Nolan opening weekend ranked by box office
From Following to Oppenheimer: every Christopher Nolan opening weekend ranked by box office
From Memento to his forthcoming The Odyssey, we’ve tallied Nolan’s big‑screen takings — ranked by worldwide grosses.
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