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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A Prayer Before Dawn: The Martial Arts Film That Redefined Realism
A Prayer Before Dawn: The Martial Arts Film That Redefined Realism
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James Gunn Reveals His Surprising Choice for Brainiac
James Gunn Reveals His Surprising Choice for Brainiac
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Dwayne Johnson’s £80 Million Payday Didn’t Come From Film
Dwayne Johnson’s £80 Million Payday Didn’t Come From Film
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Jake Paul’s Boxing Payday Surpasses Dwayne Johnson’s Top Film Fee
Jake Paul’s Boxing Payday Surpasses Dwayne Johnson’s Top Film Fee
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Lindsay Lohan’s Dream Role: The Allure of Margo Channing
Lindsay Lohan’s Dream Role: The Allure of Margo Channing
Lindsay Lohan shares her admiration for the classic film All About Eve and reveals her ambition to portray Margo Channing, reflecting on her own career revival and the enduring appeal of Hollywood legends.
Hideo Kojima Applauds Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Dazzling Craft
Hideo Kojima Applauds Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Dazzling Craft
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Jimmy Kimmel to Present Channel 4’s Unconventional Christmas Address
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Knives Out 3: Every Actor’s Performance Ranked
Knives Out 3: Every Actor’s Performance Ranked
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Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid: Streaming Release Dates Revealed
Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid: Streaming Release Dates Revealed
Sydney Sweeney’s latest thriller, The Housemaid, is making waves in cinemas. Find out when and where you’ll be able to stream this much-talked-about film online, and what platforms are likely to host its digital debut.
James Cameron Defends Bold Avatar 3 Scene Starring Oona Chaplin
James Cameron Defends Bold Avatar 3 Scene Starring Oona Chaplin
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