#5: A Fistful of Dollars
When A Fistful of Dollars hit screens in the 1960s, critics were quick to criticize nearly every aspect of the film. But what some found to be cliché or corny proved to resonate with other audiences who appreciated the satirical humor and stylistic shooting of Sergio Leone. The never-before-seen utilization of close-ups, tension, and music became defining characteristics of Spaghetti Westerns.
Ultimately the film would usher in a new wave of American cinema, and along with the rush of Westerns came the rise of the antihero. Starkly different from the generations of cowboy stars before, Clint Eastwood as the “Man with No Name” kept audiences thinking about his character long after the closing credits.
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Born and raised in South Texas, Cavender Neutze is a writer who prefers to start his days with breakfast tacos and end them with classic Westerns. After graduating with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies from Texas A&M University in 2014, Cavender began his journalistic career covering every collegiate sport under the sun. Since 2021, he has returned to his cowboy roots as a contributor for INSP. An avid golfer, reader, and lover of history, Cavender is always willing to wax poetically on the values espoused by generations who came before him.
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