Are you curious about what really happens behind the scenes of America’s favorite sitcoms? Tune in for Emmy-nominated writer and producer Billy Van Zandt on his tell all books Because It’s Funny & Get In The Car, Jane!

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Emmy Nominated writer and producer Billy Van Zandt is one of the most widely produced playwrights in the world, celebrated for his contributions to comedic theater. Van Zandt co-wrote 25 plays with his late partner Jane Milmore, including the international hit You’ve Got Hate Mail, the Off-Broadway slapstick tribute Silent Laughter, the cult classic Drop Dead, the Marx Brothers-inspired A Night at the Nutcracker, and the enduring farce Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. A New Jersey native, Van Zandt is the author of Get In The Car, Jane! And Because It’s Funny. https://vanzandtmilmore.com

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Because Its Funny with Billy Van Zandt

No se vale que Baum agreda, pero tampoco que Sydney desacredite. Es cuestión de bajar la euforia.

Sarai Aguilar. Sydney Sweeney: despotricar tampoco es empoderar

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"Shiny brown things"

Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino
For JFRocks Music Publishing (ASCAP)

Released: December 6, 2024

Performance notes:

Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums

Copyright © 2025 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!

**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and distribution.  All songs are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song materials.  Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.



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Shiny brown things

"Nightbitch" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it received solid reviews for its writing and Amy Adams's performance. Adam was presented with the Tribute Performer Award at the film festival and has since been nominated for Best Leading Performance by the Independent Spirit Awards. Director/Writer Marielle Heller was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about her work on the film, Adams's performance, the film's themes of motherhood, and more. Please take a listen below and be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Searchlight Pictures and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy awards in all eligible categories, including Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Nightbitch" Director/Writer Marielle Heller

"The Return" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its performances from Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche playing Odysseus and Penelope, respectively, from Homer's The Odyssey. The two iconic actors, along with co-star Charlie Plummer and Director/Writer Uberto Pasolini were all kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their work on the film, which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Bleecker Street and is up for your consideration for the 97th Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer & Uberto Pasolini For "The Return"

"The End" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received a polarizing reception from audiences, but those who loved it really, really loved it. It's the first narrative feature film from Director Joshua Oppenheimer after his two Oscar-nominated documentary films, "The Act Of Killing" and "The Look Of Silence." Oppenheimer and star Michael Shannon were both kind enough to spend some time talking about their work on the musical film, its themes, and resonance to an audience in today's political climate, which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON and is up for your consideration for the 97th Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "The End" Star Michael Shannon & Director/Writer Joshua Oppenheimer

Song by Madonna
Remix by Plutonic Venus

Old so don't expect anything amazing lmfao

Hollywood (Plutonic Venus Remix)

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Daniel Howat & Tom O'Brien to review and discuss the latest film from Marielle Heller, "Nightbitch," starring Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowdon, Emmett James Snowdon, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan & Jessica Harper. The film received solid reviews after its premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival but has gone on to receive a more mixed reception as more people have seen it. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss its theme of motherhood, Amy Adams's committed performance, the writing and direction from Marielle Heller, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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"Nightbitch"

Dirty Wheels (feat. Vys Venturi)

For Episode 420, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I have a packed episode of awards season goodies this week. We go over the winners from the 2024 Gotham Awards, New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), National Board Of Review (NBR), European Film Awards (EFA), the American Film Institute's (AFI) Top 10 Films of the Year and the Film Independent Spirit Award nominations. We also give our nomination predictions for the 2024 Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards. We reveal the winner of last week's poll, asking, "Which Is Your Favorite Film Starring Amy Adams?" and ask this week's poll question, "Which Is Your Favorite Angelina Jolie Performance?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "The Gorge" and "Snow White," answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Thank you all so very much for listening, supporting, and subscribing. Awards Season is in full swing!! Enjoy the ride, folks!

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Episode 420 - Precursors Week One, Golden Globe Predictions, "The Gorge" & "Snow White" Trailers

Artist, producer, songwriter, and local teen who likes to make electronic music <3

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

Los Angeles based session guitarist/composer Jeff Fiorentino is the owner and founder of JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood CA.  Established in 2012, JFRocks Music Publishing morphed out of Jeff's former guitar instructional website JFRocks.com (2001-2014). 

JFRocks music publishing licenses guitar-music to TV, film, & the commercial industry.  We also work with and/or license guitar-music to video game companies, indie-filmmakers, student projects, & radio.

All songs are composed and performed by Jeff Fiorentino unless a special guest performer is noted.  This includes all guitars, bass, and drums.

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

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New tracks tagged #Hollywood