Debbie Holloway
Debbie Holloway is a storyteller, creator, critic, and advocate having adventures in Brooklyn, New York.
Contributing Writer
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Wonder Wheel Just as Interesting as an Old Carnival Ride
In the year of Wonder, Wonder Woman and Wonderstruck, this latest addition to the Woody Allen showroom features some color and light, but nothing pieces together enough to make Wonder Wheel...Friday, December 1, 2017
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Chemistry and Conversation Carry Last Flag Flying
From the acclaimed director of Boyhood and the Before Sunrise trilogy comes a quiet film about three aging Vietnam War buddies who reconnect for a cross-country journey under sorrowful...Thursday, November 9, 2017
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The Bad Moms are Back for Christmas
The bad moms are back, unhinged as ever, and this time with Christmas flair. While it follows the general pattern laid out in the first installment, A Bad Moms Christmas shows off new shenanigans,...Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Hopeful Wonderstruck Labors to Find its Awe
An adaptation of a critically acclaimed children’s book that struggles more than it succeeds, Wonderstruck is a bit of a mixed bag. However, it rallies near the end with moving visuals and a...Thursday, October 19, 2017
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Meet the Charming Child Star (and the Director) of Goodbye Christopher Robin
Crosswalk.com's Debbie Holloway delves into family, social media and life experiences with the child star and director of Goodbye Christopher Robin, opening in limited theaters October 13, 2017,...Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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Goodbye Christopher Robin Pierces to the Heart of What it Means to be Family
Goodbye Christopher Robin has great power to challenge many assumptions we unthinkingly hold about what family means, and to spur us on to greater gratitude with how we view our families (whether...Friday, October 13, 2017
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The Mountain Between Us is Alluring but Artificial
A survival story of epic proportions, The Mountain Between Us is thoughtfully filmed and beautifully performed. However, its too-contrived plot and screenplay weren't able to withstand the full...Friday, October 6, 2017
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Logan Lucky Takes the Caper from the Casino to the Car Track
In this southern-fried heist from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh, the classic caper gets a Nascar twist. For its engaging dialogue, strong direction and charming ensemble of characters, it...Thursday, August 24, 2017
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Car Chase-Heavy Kidnap Also Guilty of Highway Robbery
In this movie about a heroic mom who rescues her son from mysterious, violent kidnappers, we are given little more than anxiety-riddled car chase scenes. For failing to bring anything of cinematic...Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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An Inconvenient Sequel is Both Challenged & Challenging
Sure to inspire some and be scorned by others, Al Gore's latest offering is an updated look into the world of climate science, global politics, and one man's struggle to make a difference. For...Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Thin, Incorporeal A Ghost Story Nonetheless Surprises, Provokes
Somehow sharp and gentle all at once, A Ghost Story uses recognizable actors, simple images and a story of loss to make us think deeply about life, death and letting go. As neither horror flick nor...Monday, July 10, 2017
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Coppola Returns Triumphant in Lush, Thoughtful The Beguiled
In her first feature film since 2013's The Bling Ring (given a very poor review on Crosswalk), Cannes award-winning director Sofia Coppola's newest offering lives up to the accolades through...Thursday, June 22, 2017
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Guilty or Innocent? In My Cousin Rachel It's More Than Meets the Eye
A film that’s part gothic romance, part murder mystery, and part pastoral coming-of-age, My Cousin Rachel is just what a film of its genre and intentions ought to be. For making us question...Thursday, June 8, 2017
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Baywatch is Fun - Not for the Whole Family - but for Some
While this newest iteration of the Baywatch franchise is predictably full of raunchy jokes and scantily clad beach-goers, it’s surprisingly full of heart. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron...Friday, May 26, 2017
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Snatched Not an Ideal Mother's Day Flick
Notwithstanding the comedic talents of Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack, Snatched is nothing to write home about. Between genuine moments of tenderness and humor sits a sketchy...Thursday, May 11, 2017
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The Circle Doesn't Quite Complete Itself
The Circle is an engrossing premise, but fails to deliver in the small moments. This technological dystopia earns 2 out of 5.Friday, April 28, 2017
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Hero Needs More Inspiration or Madness in The Lost City of Z
The Lost City of Z (that's "Zed" for you Americans!) was well-acted, without great flaw in its technical elements or even direction. But for failing to justify the necessity of its own existence,...Thursday, April 20, 2017
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Logan is a Stirring - but Bloody - Finale
Hugh Jackman's self-admitted final foray into the character of Wolverine strikes a different note entirely from earlier installments in the X-Men franchise. Gritty, profane, and bloody, it’s meant...Thursday, March 2, 2017