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(Novelist) Penelope Gilliatt was a highly accomplished figure in the arts and entertainment world, known for her versatility as a novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and film critic. She gained prominence as a respected film critic for The New Yorker magazine in the 1960s and 1970s, celebrated for her detailed reviews and vivid descriptions. Gilliatt showcased her talent across various mediums, including short stories, novels, non-fiction works, and screenplays. Her exceptional writing abilities were acknowledged with an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971).
