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 Cruise’s Les Grossman Spinoff: Long-Awaited Update After 17 Years
Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman Spinoff: Long-Awaited Update After 17 Years
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Top Action Anime Picks for Fans of My Hero Academia
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Zootopia 2 Smashes Box Office Milestone, Surpassing Endgame’s Record
Zootopia 2 Smashes Box Office Milestone, Surpassing Endgame’s Record
Zootopia 2 storms past the billion-dollar mark in record time, outpacing even Avengers: Endgame in key markets. Discover how this animated sequel is rewriting box office history.
Kevin Costner’s Biggest Hollywood Paydays Revealed
Kevin Costner’s Biggest Hollywood Paydays Revealed
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Why Audrey Hepburn Cherished Her Final Collaboration
Why Audrey Hepburn Cherished Her Final Collaboration
Audrey Hepburn, famed for her understated poise, nearly declined her last film role with Steven Spielberg. Yet the experience proved so rewarding, she declared she’d gladly return. Spielberg, too, treasured their partnership.
Michael Caine’s Final Curtain Call: The Role He Chose
Michael Caine’s Final Curtain Call: The Role He Chose
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7 Iconic Film Roles Mark Wahlberg Walked Away From
7 Iconic Film Roles Mark Wahlberg Walked Away From
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