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

Gene Hackman’s Unexpected Obsession With In Living Color
Gene Hackman’s Unexpected Obsession With In Living Color
Gene Hackman, famed for his intense roles, once confessed his fondness for the raucous comedy In Living Color, calling it 'awful, crass' yet irresistibly entertaining.
How The Coen Brothers’ Remake of The Ladykillers Went Awry
How The Coen Brothers’ Remake of The Ladykillers Went Awry
The Coen brothers’ attempt to reimagine The Ladykillers was fraught with doubt and creative misgivings, leading to a film that even its makers struggled to champion.
Mia Goth’s Reluctant Rise: From Indie Darling to Blockbuster Star
Mia Goth’s Reluctant Rise: From Indie Darling to Blockbuster Star
Mia Goth’s career has soared thanks to her bold choices and striking performances, even as she admits to a complicated relationship with her craft. With major roles ahead, she remains one of cinema’s most intriguing talents.
The Western That Never Was: Eastwood, Wayne, and a Lost Legend
The Western That Never Was: Eastwood, Wayne, and a Lost Legend
Clint Eastwood and John Wayne nearly starred together in a western that was never made. Decades later, its script resurfaced in an unexpected place.
The Studio Boss Who Dared to Sack Tom Cruise
The Studio Boss Who Dared to Sack Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise’s high-profile dismissal from Paramount by Sumner Redstone sparked a notorious public row, but the Hollywood icon’s story with the studio didn’t end there.
Ron Howard’s Biggest Regret: The Film He Wishes He’d Skipped
Ron Howard’s Biggest Regret: The Film He Wishes He’d Skipped
Ron Howard opens up about his directorial missteps, focusing on Hillbilly Elegy—a film he now views as his lowest point, and one he’d have avoided if he’d foreseen its political fallout.
Matt Damon Reveals the Scorsese Film He Calls Flawless
Matt Damon Reveals the Scorsese Film He Calls Flawless
Matt Damon shares his admiration for Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, reflecting on its enduring legacy and why he considers it the director’s finest achievement.
Which Film Soundtrack Produced the Most Chart-Topping Singles?
Which Film Soundtrack Produced the Most Chart-Topping Singles?
Discover how certain film soundtracks have shaped the music charts, with a spotlight on the legendary Saturday Night Fever and its record-breaking run of number one singles.
Why Billy Bob Thornton Gave Up His Wilburys-Inspired Alias
Why Billy Bob Thornton Gave Up His Wilburys-Inspired Alias
Billy Bob Thornton once adopted an alter ego to avoid the spotlight in his band, echoing the Travelling Wilburys’ approach, but soon returned to using his real name.
Robin Williams Remembers the Wild Filming of Popeye
Robin Williams Remembers the Wild Filming of Popeye
Robin Williams once called his early film Popeye a "crazy-ass movie," recalling a production so chaotic that the cast was often stoned and the studio nearly ran out of funds before the end.
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