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Revolutionized and deconstructed the Western genre through stylized, operatic reinterpretations that transformed it into high art while simultaneously parodying its conventions.
Mel Brooks United StatesCreated outright comedic parodies of Westerns, most notably 'Blazing Saddles,' which used absurdist humor to simultaneously mock and celebrate Western tropes.
Quentin Tarantino United StatesDeconstructed Western mythology through postmodern pastiche in films like 'Django Unchained' and 'The Hateful Eight,' blending genre homage with subversive commentary.