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

Sigourney Weaver Set to Join Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series
Sigourney Weaver Set to Join Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series
Amazon’s Tomb Raider adaptation is gathering pace, with Sigourney Weaver reportedly joining Sophie Turner in the cast. The series aims to reimagine the franchise and link it closely with the games.
Stranger Things 5: Viewership Soars, Then Stumbles in Week Two
Stranger Things 5: Viewership Soars, Then Stumbles in Week Two
Stranger Things 5 launched to record-breaking numbers, but its audience sharply declined in the second week. With two more instalments on the way, the final season’s fate remains uncertain.
Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Home Release Date Revealed
Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Home Release Date Revealed
Jackie Chan returns to form in a gripping new action thriller, now set for home release. Discover why audiences are calling it his finest work in years.
Who’s Most at Risk in Avengers: Doomsday? Thunderbolts Members Ranked
Who’s Most at Risk in Avengers: Doomsday? Thunderbolts Members Ranked
The Thunderbolts are set to join Avengers: Doomsday, but which team members are most likely to meet their end? We rank each character’s chances, from safest to most at risk.
James Cameron’s Frame Rate Gamble: Why Nolan Remains Unimpressed
James Cameron’s Frame Rate Gamble: Why Nolan Remains Unimpressed
James Cameron’s latest Avatar instalment pushes technical boundaries with high frame rates, but not all directors are convinced. Discover why Christopher Nolan remains sceptical about this bold cinematic choice.
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.
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