Johnny Guitar (1954)★ 7.6/10

Unlike conventional Westerns and noirs, where women are often objectified or sidelined, this film places a fierce and commanding female lead at its center. Yet the narrative structure feels uneven, as the feminist perspective introduced early on eventually recedes, giving way to a resolution that defaults back to a male-centered framework, leaving the ending somewhat conflicted.

The pacing starts slow deliberately, with lengthy dialogue-heavy setups, but the payoff is worth the wait. The costume design stands out as a narrative tool: the protagonist’s wardrobe changes—from black and red to gray and white, then finally yellow and red—mirror her emotional journey and the escalating tension of the plot. The striking white dress, in particular, perfectly underscores her solitary defiance against the dark-clad crowd.

Underrated classic. Joan Crawford is magnetic. It's a movie that is way better than it's title. This movie is much more serious and much more impactful than what a western called Johnny Guitar would make you think. Go watch this!!

Al sacudir (por medio de su propia forma) los valores fundamentales del cine de género, Ray apunta hacia la posibilidad de una consciencia; y gracias a que evita alegorías burdas, obvias, se van hilando capas y capas de intricadísimo contenido político