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

Francis Ford Coppola’s Dream Collaboration: The Actor He Never Cast
Francis Ford Coppola’s Dream Collaboration: The Actor He Never Cast
Francis Ford Coppola once named Mel Gibson as the actor he most wanted to work with, despite both men’s turbulent careers and reputations. Their paths, however, never crossed on set.
Willem Dafoe Reveals the Actor Who Shaped His Craft
Willem Dafoe Reveals the Actor Who Shaped His Craft
Willem Dafoe opens up about the performer who first inspired him, sharing how a unique approach to acting left a lasting mark on his own career.
Fantastic Four’s Disney+ Launch Fails to Match Box Office Hype
Fantastic Four’s Disney+ Launch Fails to Match Box Office Hype
Marvel’s flagship 2025 film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, soared in cinemas but has faced a lukewarm reception on Disney+, raising questions about the franchise’s streaming appeal.
Russell Crowe Criticises Ridley Scott’s Approach to Gladiator II
Russell Crowe Criticises Ridley Scott’s Approach to Gladiator II
Russell Crowe shares his candid thoughts on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, questioning the creative choices behind the much-anticipated follow-up.
Russell Crowe Slams Gladiator II for Missing the Mark
Russell Crowe Slams Gladiator II for Missing the Mark
Russell Crowe voices his disappointment with Gladiator II, questioning the sequel’s creative choices and its departure from the original film’s core values.
Godzilla Marks 70 Years With Colossal Popcorn Bucket
Godzilla Marks 70 Years With Colossal Popcorn Bucket
A legendary film icon celebrates a milestone anniversary with a unique cinema treat. Discover how a classic monster is being honoured in a way fans won’t want to miss.
Serial Stage Invader Ejected from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane Show
Serial Stage Invader Ejected from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane Show
A notorious Australian prankster, previously jailed for storming Ariana Grande’s stage, was escorted out of Lady Gaga’s Brisbane concert after a failed attempt to disguise himself.
Judi Dench’s 75-Year Dream Role She Never Watched
Judi Dench’s 75-Year Dream Role She Never Watched
Judi Dench finally fulfilled her lifelong wish to work with Clint Eastwood in the biopic J Edgar, yet she chose never to watch the film she had anticipated for decades.
Aragorn’s Future Uncertain as Gollum Film Eyes New Star
Aragorn’s Future Uncertain as Gollum Film Eyes New Star
Speculation swirls as the next Lord of the Rings film appears set to introduce a fresh face for Aragorn, with Viggo Mortensen reportedly not returning to the role.
Marvel Legend Eyes Alan Ritchson for Venom Role in MCU
Marvel Legend Eyes Alan Ritchson for Venom Role in MCU
Venom’s co-creator has his sights set on Alan Ritchson, the action star from Reacher, as the next big name to take on the iconic Marvel antihero in the MCU.