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Johnny Guitar: A Western Like No Other

2016 · 18 min

A short, talky appreciation in which critics unpack why a strange old Western still fascinates, more thoughtful than cinematic.

Genres
Documentary
Overview
Critics Kent Jones, B. Ruby Rich, Joe McElhaney and Miriam Bale discuss the unique qualities of "Johnny Guitar," its lasting appeal and the influence the film had on some prominent directors during the years.
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Measured and needs your attention.
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Art, gender, identity
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Gillian Wallace Horvat
    Starring
    Miriam Bale, Kent Jones, B. Ruby Rich, Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden
    Runtime
    18 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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