BEHIND THE SCENES

Mimi Avins erroneously lists Melissa Mathison as the sole screenwriter of “The Black Stallion” (“The Golden Touch,” July 9). Credit is shared by Mathison, Jeanne Rosenberg and William Witliff.

STEVEN GREENBERG

Los Angeles

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Kudos to Steve Hochman for recognizing an important, talented and provocative new voice on the musical horizon, Alanis Morissette (Record Rack, July 2).

It should also be noted that Glen Ballard not only produced her album but co-wrote all 12 tracks as well as providing guitar, keyboard and drum programming throughout.

JOHN HAILE

Santa Monica

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I read the article (“These Walls Really Can Talk,” by Diane Haithman, July 2) and awaited the letters to no avail, looking for credit to be given to the hardest-working, most dedicated and least-known (apparently) denizen of the Magic Castle from its very inception: John Shrum, art director and designer.

ROBERT B. INKELAS

Santa Monica