Among the dozens of movies he worked on were Hitchcock’s North by Northwest and The Birds as well as The Shootist, In Cold Blood, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Private Benjamin and Fiddler on the Roof.
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Suso Cecchi D’Amico, 96, Italian Neorealism’s Screenwriter
“[Her] spare, literate screenplays made her a favored collaborator for directors including Vittorio De Sica, Michelangelo Antonioni, Luchino Visconti and Mario Monicelli.”
Barnes and Noble Is For Sale
“In what might be the latest sign of trouble for brick-and-mortar bookstores, the mega-chain Barnes & Noble announced on Tuesday that its board was putting the company up for sale.”
Foreigners Are Mastering Indian Classical Dance
“In countries as far flung as Germany, South Africa, Malaysia and Russia, Indian classical dances – Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam and Mohiniattam – are not only making an impression but also getting a new, bold twist, thanks to foreigners passionate about these dances.”