This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we saddle up for a heartfelt ride through War Horse, Steven Spielberg’s sweeping 2011 tale of friendship, war, and, of course, a very noble steed named Joey. As part of our Summer of Spielberg spectacular, we leave the ocean of Jaws behind and gallop full speed into the muddy trenches of World War I.
Our signature Spielberg categories return, including:
A Dysfunctional Spielberg Moment involving dueling trench calls and a near-tragic shotgun standoff.
A Notable Shot that goes full Kaminski with angelic backlighting and field-drenched cavalry charges.
A John Williams Moment that features both sweeping flute nostalgia and a trumpet cue so solemn it loops all the way back to funny.
We also dig into how War Horse channels the golden age of Technicolor filmmaking, with vintage visual flair and an emotionally earnest score that takes more than a little inspiration from classic English composers.
Join us for this cinematic trot through Spielberg’s ode to animal loyalty, rolling green hills, and the magic of melodrama.