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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 Eternal Harmony: The Bangles Story
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In the exciting setting of 1980s Los Angeles, "Eternal Harmony" chronicles the rise of The Bangles, an all-female band consisting of Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson, and Michael Steele. Despite facing skepticism and overcoming challenges in a male-dominated music industry, the four talented women pursue their dreams of success and strive to carve out their own unique sound. The film takes us behind the scenes of their creative process, revealing the inspirations behind hits like "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Manic Monday," and "Eternal Flame." We witness their personal struggles, romantic entanglements, and the pressures that come with fame, all while they remain committed to their passion for music. Through the lens of sisterhood, friendship, and empowerment, "Eternal Harmony" tells a story of resilience and the strength of women in rock. It celebrates The Bangles' significant impact on pop culture and their pioneering role in paving the way for future female musicians.
