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Brook Maurio (previously Busey-Hunt; née Busey; born June 14, 1978), known professionally by the pen name Diablo Cody, is an American writer and producer. She gained recognition for her candid blog and subsequent memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper (2005). Cody received critical acclaim for her screenwriting debut, Juno (2007), which won both the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. She wrote, produced, and made her directorial debut with the comedy-drama film Paradise (2013). Cody has also written and produced the films Jennifer's Body (2009), Young Adult (2011), Ricki and the Flash (2015), Tully (2018), and Lisa Frankenstein (2024). Cody created, wrote, and produced the Showtime comedy drama series United States of Tara (2009–2011) and the Amazon Prime series One Mississippi (2015–2017). She made her Broadway debut with the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill, winning the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. She has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Writers' Branch, since 2008. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diablo Cody, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Diablo Cody
Writer
for Writer in Emerald Star: The Kerri Green Journey
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"Emerald Star: The Kerri Green Journey" takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the life of Kerri Green, an actress who made a significant impact during her time in the spotlight before choosing to retire from acting in 2012. Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Kerri's early years are marked by her passion for the arts and her determination to succeed. The film begins by chronicling Kerri's rise to fame in the 1980s with her iconic role in 'The Goonies' and her subsequent performances in beloved films like 'Lucas' and 'Summer Rental.' Audiences will be transported back to this era, reliving the magic of her performances and her unique on-screen presence. However, "Emerald Star" delves deeper into Kerri's life beyond Hollywood. It explores the personal and professional reasons behind her decision to retire from acting at the height of her career. The film portrays her pursuit of a more fulfilling and authentic life, away from the pressures of the entertainment industry.
