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Roger Ebert Gave This Western a Perfect Score, and It's Streaming for Free

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Hollywood legend Roger Ebert's all-time favorite Western, 'Johnny Guitar,' is now streaming for free on Pluto TV, giving fans a chance to revisit this iconic film.
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  • Ebert famously gave 'Johnny Guitar' a rare perfect score in 1954, calling it a 'fascinating, haunting, and enigmatic' masterpiece.
  • Starring legendary actress Joan Crawford, 'Johnny Guitar' was ahead of its time, subverting traditional Western tropes and exploring themes of gender, power, and morality.
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