It stars some of the most underrated actors these days like bateman, simmons, thirbly, page and cera. In fact, shes probably the worst example of how to sell a screenplay. When juno 2007 star ellen page hosted saturday night live 1975, diablo cody was impersonated by andy samberg in ellens opening monologue. Diablo cody is originally from chicago, illinois, and moved to minnesota to live with her internet boyfriend, jonny who later became. She was working at an ad agency and got a promotion.
Juno screenwriter diablo cody knows shes not the best example of how to sell a screenplay. Now named diablo cody, she wrote a screenplay that became juno, a film directed by jason reitman set for release in the united states and parts. And she kicks off her new film, paradise, with a doozy. Read more jagged little pill arrives on broadway as a musical with angst. Diablo cody penned her screenplay debut juno while working as a phone sex operatorinsurance adjuster in minneapolis. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. She became known for her candid blog and subsequent memoir, candy girl.
Juno book by diablo cody, ivan reitman 1 available. Read and download the juno screenplay pdf by diablo cody. Diablo cody sets the record straight on juno vanity fair. I thought diablo cody made a big step forward in her evolution as a writer by moving away from the preternatural wittiness of juno into a more subtle but still amusing style. Diablo cody working on rewrite of liveaction barbie film mattel and sony hoping the oscarwinning screenwriter of juno will turn the former princessmermaidresident of malibu into a.
Codys debut script, juno, was snapped up after the success of candy girl and given to indie darling jason reitman to direct. The official screenplay book tiein to the highly acclaimed movie from fox searchlight pictures, written by diablo cody author of candy girl and directed by jason reitman thank you for smoking, tells the story of a confidently frank teenage girl who calls the shots with a nonchalant cool and an effortless attitude as she journeys through an emotional ninemonth adventure into adulthood. She is the author of the infamous and critically acclaimed memoir candy girl. While there, she decided on a whim to take up stripping as a hobby of sorts.
Diablo cody says she wouldnt have written juno in todays. First known for her candid chronicling of her year as a stripper in her pussy ranch blog and her 2006 memoir, candy girl. Brook maurio, pen name diablo cody, is an american writer and producer. Writer diablo cody on her unconventional career path and advice shes learned along the way duration. Cody turned juno into several other sales, assignments, and writing for the united states of tara. Juno by diablo cody, 9781557048028, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Juno by jason reitman and diablo cody is an all time favorite of mine. When i got the chance to read this, i was a bit skeptical. Meet juno macguff ellen page, a confidently frank teenage girl who calls the shots with a nonchalant cool and an effortless attitude as she journeys throug. Within months she wrote juno, a comingofage story about a.
Juno screenwriter diablo cody calls out sexist bullshit where she sees it, which is precisely why i love her. Juno diablo cody paperback harpercollins publishers. Cody is a cochair of this years athena festival along with actress greta gerwig, filmmaker mira nair, and others. Oscarwinning screenwriter diablo cody recalls her delightfully twisty career path thus far. Alain benainous via getty images diablo cody with her oscar for best original screenplay in 2008. Diablo cody books list of books by author diablo cody. Diablo cody pens sweet, sassy juno the acerbic comedy about an unexpected teen pregnancy was recently nominated for four academy awards, including best original screenplay. Shes since written more, collaborated with reitman a few times, directed, and continues to be an inspiration to writers all over. Its not exactly a book, so i thought i wouldnt be really taking anything away from it that i didnt already absorb with the movie. Junos physical changes mirror her personal growth while the veneer of mark and vanessas idyllic life starts to show signs of cracking. According to reitman, cody studied the ghostworld screenplay, then proceeded to write juno in one monthfrom the cakepopped and mermaidcupped confines of a minnesota targets starbucks. My last three blog posts were about jason reitmans film young adult 2011, written by diablo cody of juno fame. Juno, written by diablo cody, sees a teenage girl fall pregnant and decide to give the baby up for adoption rather than have an abortion.
Juno has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. After completion of her book, cody was encouraged by mason novick to try writing a screenplay. Diablo cody on the film that put her on the map, juno. This is the second book in this series that ive purchased, the first being the script of little miss sunshine. With the support of her friends and family, she navigates the challenges of pregnancy and the impending knowledge that she will be giving up her child. Talking is a little easier when we meet again the following day. Juno by joe drake, jason reitman ellen page, michael cera. Juno writer pens script loosely based on her own high school experience.
Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Cody wrote the films screenplay on a whim after attracting attention for a witty blog and a subsequent book about her job as a stripper. While juno was a great readfrom the standpoint of the authors skill as a screenwriter, i was disappointed that diablo did not involve herself in the production of this book in the same way that michael arndt did in the production of the lms book. Cody seems absent, except in the original script and a biographicalthankyoutothosewhohelped type introduction. Months before jennifers body hit multiplexes on sept. Adoption airplane crash survival authors bildungsromans cheerleading cody, diablo demoniac possession demonology department stores families fiction films friendship girls great britain guitarists high school students homecoming interpersonal relations juno motion picture life change events manwoman relationships married women minnesota. Meet juno macguff ellen page, a confidently frank teenage girl who calls the. A year in the life of an unlikely stripper, cody achieved critical acclaim for her debut feature film script, juno, winning the academy award for best original screenplay, the bafta award for best original screenplay, the independent spirit award for best first screenplay, and the writers guild of america award for best original screenplay.
Diablo cody celebrity profile check out the latest diablo cody photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Juno went on to launch codys film career and won her an oscar for best original screenplay. Juno is based on an original screenplay by american writer brook busey writing under the pen name diablo cody. The result is a sweet, sharplyobserved comedy about immaturity and growing pains, told from the point of view of a 16yearold girl who, after getting pregnant accidentally, decides to have the baby and find a family to. The shooting script by diablo cody and ivan reitman 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. So if youre reading this in hopes of finding a viable path to literary stardom, dont.
Juno writer diablo cody reveals inspiration youtube. Diablo cody sets the record straight on juno at a 10th anniversary live read, the oscar winner explains the movies stance on abortionand what actually inspired that stylized dialogue. Diablo cody says she wouldnt have written juno in today. See all books authored by diablo cody, including candy girl, and jennifers body, and more on. Diablo cody, the oscarwinning screenwriter of juno, is known for catchy, quotable dialogue. Steve pink will direct the comedy project with script revisions by junos diablo cody. The job wore her ragged and was something she did not particularly care. Diablo cody says she wouldnt have written juno in todays hellish alternate reality. Diablo cody on the overwhelming parts of parenthood in. In those posts, i mentioned how much i admired the screenplay.
And flop it did, despite the screenwriter taking home. With a fearless intellect far removed from the usual teenage angst, juno conquers her problems headon, displaying a youthful exuberance both smart and unexpected. Juni 1978 in chicago, illinois, eigentlich brook buseymaurio ist eine. Juno became my secret passion, and i anticipated our time together like a horny schoolgirl. Diablo cody is originally from chicago, illinois, and moved to minnesota to live with her internet boyfriend, jonny who later became her husband. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Meet juno macguff ellen page, a confidently frank teenage girl who calls the shots with a nonchalant cool and an effortless attitude as she journeys through an. In his foreword, director jason reitman says of diablo cody. The shooting script by diablo cody in djvu, doc, rtf download e book. Biography and booking information for diablo cody, screenwriter, producer and director best known for creating juno, jennifers body and young adult. Diablo cody and ellen page are the guests of honour, and as always nowadays cody is the main attraction and continually in demand. Diablo cody speakers bureau and booking agent info. Reading juno is like hearing jazz for the first time. I wasnt clear enough why she chose to not have an abortion cody won the 2008 oscar for best original screenplay thanks to her juno script. Its not exactly a book, so i thought i wouldnt be really taking anything away from it that i didnt already. She used that colorful world to write her first book under the name diablo cody at the age of 27, the memoir candy girl. Juno, little miss sunshine, and sideways newmarket shooting script by diablo cody, michael arndt, et al.
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