Age: 48
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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 Rhythm & Revolution: The Tina Weymouth Story
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"Rhythm & Revolution" follows the remarkable journey of Tina Weymouth, the pioneering bassist of the groundbreaking band Talking Heads. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant New York City music scene of the 1970s and 1980s, the film chronicles Weymouth's rise from a young art student with a passion for music to becoming one of the most influential bass players in rock history. As a founding member of Talking Heads, Tina Weymouth challenged conventions and broke barriers, shaping the sound of a generation with her innovative bass lines and distinctive style. The film delves into her creative partnership with bandmates David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, capturing the highs and lows of their collaboration as they navigate fame, artistic differences, and personal struggles. Beyond her contributions to Talking Heads, "Rhythm & Revolution" explores Weymouth's role as a trailblazing woman in the male-dominated music industry, highlighting her resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to her craft. From her groundbreaking work with Tom Tom Club to her influence on future generations of musicians, Tina Weymouth's legacy is celebrated as a testament to the power of music to inspire change and transcend boundaries.
