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

Heads up: only one thing gets Chris Rock back to Oscars after Will Smith slap
Heads up: only one thing gets Chris Rock back to Oscars after Will Smith slap
If you were hoping to see Chris Rock back at the Oscars, he says it’ll take one very specific condition — four years on from Will Smith’s infamous slap.
Ready for Practical Magic 3? Sandra Bullock wants a Game of Thrones star in charge
Ready for Practical Magic 3? Sandra Bullock wants a Game of Thrones star in charge
Sandra Bullock isn’t just eyeing a Practical Magic 3 return — she’s floating a younger lead, with a certain Game of Thrones alum squarely in torch-passing territory.
‘I was naïve’: Zach Cregger on the Resident Evil mess
‘I was naïve’: Zach Cregger on the Resident Evil mess
If you’re a Resident Evil die-hard, Zach Cregger has apologised after backlash — conceding he underestimated how fiercely the games’ stories need honouring on screen.
A record already? Avengers: Doomsday pulls it off 100 days early
A record already? Avengers: Doomsday pulls it off 100 days early
Avengers: Doomsday has pulled off an unprecedented domestic pre-sales milestone — and it won’t hit cinemas for another 100 days.
Wondering why her cancer diagnosis stayed quiet? Dolly Parton’s sister finally explains
Wondering why her cancer diagnosis stayed quiet? Dolly Parton’s sister finally explains
With fans still grieving Dolly Parton’s passing last month, sister Stella has now explained why the family kept her cancer diagnosis under wraps.
Didn't see this coming: Gwyneth Paltrow on her Brad Pitt engagement
Didn't see this coming: Gwyneth Paltrow on her Brad Pitt engagement
Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her broken engagement to Brad Pitt — sharing a left-field twist on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast.
South Park changes the show's title for Season 29 to troll Donald Trump
South Park changes the show's title for Season 29 to troll Donald Trump
South Park will go by a new title in Season 29, with Matt Stone and Trey Parker confirming the change is a dig at Donald Trump.
Lonesome Dove is getting the Netflix streaming series treatment
Lonesome Dove is getting the Netflix streaming series treatment
Netflix is saddling up a Western drama drawn from a book saga that already delivered a landmark TV miniseries — and yes, it’s the one you’re thinking of.
VisionQuest had a shocking showrunner exit — and Paul Bettany was left with questions
VisionQuest had a shocking showrunner exit — and Paul Bettany was left with questions
Paul Bettany has revealed a major departure from upcoming MCU series VisionQuest left him asking questions — and the identity of who’s gone will raise a few more.
Arya Stark spin-off? Maisie Williams doesn’t mince words — and you’ll get the message
Arya Stark spin-off? Maisie Williams doesn’t mince words — and you’ll get the message
Maisie Williams weighs in on Arya Stark spin-off rumours in The Guardian, setting out her stance on a return to Westeros — and what might tempt her back.
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