southern's dark and often absurdist style of satire helped to define the sensibilities of several generations of writers, readers, directors and film goers. he is credited by journalist tom wolfe as having invented new journalism with the publication of "twirling at ole miss" in "esquire" in february 1963. southern's reputation was established with the publication of his comic novels "candy" and "the magic christian" and through his gift for writing memorable film dialogue as evident in "dr. strangelove", "the loved one", "the cincinnati kid", and "the magic christian". his work on "easy rider" helped create the independent film movement of the 1970s.