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In 2013, The New Yorker magazine suggested that John might be the most influential American director of the last half century. The magazine cited his work on films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" as evidence of his influence on American cinema. The New Yorker's suggestion is controversial, as some critics argue that other directors, such as Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, are more deserving of the title.