Something Something about Thomas E. Patterson

Something Something about Thomas E. Patterson

Thomas E. Patterson’s monumental biography of Huey Long is a profound reevaluation of his life and legacy, recognizing him as an inspirational progressive thinker, populist hero, and radical influence on the New Deal before an assassin’s bullet ended his life in 1935. First as governor and then as U.S. senator, Long transformed the politics of Louisiana by standing for the interests of citizens whom state officials had historically ignored. He eased suffrage restrictions so that more people could vote, and voters endorsed his program of more robust government services and shifting the tax burden to those better able to pay. In the United States Senate, during the darkest days of the Great Depression, he advocated loudly and ceaselessly for the redistribution of wealth, expanding public works, increasing the money supply, insuring bank deposits, paying old-age pensions and veterans’ benefits, delivering a minimum income for families, and funding college and vocational education. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, along with other politicians and pundits, dismissed Long’s proposals as nonsense put forth by a reckless demagogue in search of votes.
Despite several biographies, acclaimed novels, and historical studies in the years since Long’s death, his reputation today is mostly caricature: a spellbinding speaker, a dictator, a populist firebrand who was unprincipled and corrupt. Using previously untapped personal papers of Long and his son Russell, other primary sources, recent scholarship, and his experience as a lawyer, Patterson provides a necessary corrective as he analyzes the contours of Long’s career, deconstructs the elements of his success, undercuts several myths related to his time in office, and explains the circumstances that led to his ultimate downfall. The result is the most comprehensive, balanced, and analytical study of the Kingfish to date.

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Something Something about Audrey Lynn-Marie

Something Something about Audrey Lynn-Marie

Audrey Lynn-Marie is an American actress born in Atlanta, Georgia. She began performing in local theater at the age of five and expanded into film and television by eight. Since then, she has appeared in several commercials, short films, and television movies, and is best known for her role as Charlotte in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.Audrey continues to train in on-camera acting, improvisation, theater, and dance. She also has a strong background in martial arts—earning her second-degree black belt at age eleven—as well as horseback riding, both of which contribute to her versatility and physicality as a performer.In addition to acting, Audrey is passionate about giving back. She is a volunteer with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and is the co-host of the podcast Real Kids Reel Talk, where she shares conversations about film, creativity, and the youth perspective in entertainment.Outside of performing, Audrey enjoys reading, crafting, playing Minecraft, and spending time with her family and friends. Dedicated and hardworking, she is committed to growing her career, developing new on-set skills, and bringing characters to life with authenticity and heart.

21 Jan 39min

Something Something about 2025

Something Something about 2025

Something Something about 2025

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Something Something about Ethan Costanilla

Something Something about Ethan Costanilla

Ethan Costanilla is 21 years old. He worked on Regretting You (2025), with director Josh Boone, as a principal role. He has appeared in several commercials as well as directed and written his own short film, It's Her.He has been taking advanced film acting classes at Catapult Studios and attended Merritt Island High School where he performed multiple musical theatrical productions in leading roles. He attended the 541 Productions program where he deepened his acting training through camera and improvisational training.Check out his short film It's her

4 Des 20251h 17min

Something Something about Ethan Costanilla

Something Something about Ethan Costanilla

Ethan Costanilla is 21 years old. He worked on Regretting You, with director Josh Boone, as a principal role. He has appeared in several commercials as well as directed and written his own short film, It's Her.He has been taking advanced film acting classes at Catapult Studios and attended Merritt Island High School where he performed multiple musical theatrical productions in leading roles. He attended the 541 Productions program where he deepened his acting training through camera and improvisational training.He recently wrapped on the Netflix production entitled Don't Say Good Luck, directed by Julia Hart, in which he played TJ, a Supporting Role.Ethan is passionate about music as well, as he writes and publishes his own music. He is an experienced piano and drum player, as he has played the two instruments for multiple years. He also won multiple awards at the Florida State Thespian Festival achieving Top Honors for a duet musical piece he performed.Check out his short film It's Her

4 Des 20251h 17min

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We regret to inform you film festival

Grayson Berry and Thomas Ryan Ward to tell us about We regret to inform you film festivalHere is the link to the We regret to inform you film festival

17 Nov 202554min

Something Something about we regret to inform you film festival

Something Something about we regret to inform you film festival

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12 Nov 202554min

Something Something about dr. vitka

Something Something about dr. vitka

Dr. Vitka is your ultimate guide to Salem’s darkest secrets. Dr. Vitka, a Salem local and a professional paranormal investigator, is a passionate Salem historian and a true entertainer. As a longtime Salem resident, he knows the hidden, insider information about the haunted seaport town and will even reveal to you the controversial location of the forbidden Gallows Hill witch hanging site. Dr. Vitka is the Salem tour guide who is not afraid to tell you the truth about Salem’s ghastly past, and sinister present!Dr. Vitka was a lifelong skeptic of ghostly phenomena until a shocking personal experience at the site of the infamous Witch Dungeon changed his mind. His intense paranormal education came from famed Salem parapsychologist Mollie Stewart. He has conducted countless investigations around New England, becoming one of the region’s most sought after researchers. On the tour Dr. Vitka will teach you about the modern science of paranormal investigation, and how to capture ghostly images with your own camera.check out the websit here

17 Okt 202558min

Something Something about Eric Magun

Something Something about Eric Magun

Eric is a multi award-winning author and filmmaker who first gained honors with his breakout independent feature film, Toast with the Gods, a provocative and surreal reimagining of Homer’s The Odyssey. Beyond his achievements in film, he has written multiple daring screenplays, short stories, and a bold collection of poetry. Drawing from over three decades as an international business executive, much of it spent in China and Southeast Asia, Eric transforms his extensive global experiences into inspiration for his literary work. When stateside, he divides his time between the East and West Coasts, immersed in writing. His debut novel, Thank God For The Sinners—a dark and gritty psychological thriller—was named Best in Horror at the 2025 New York Book Festival, Distinguished Favorite Thriller in 2025 NYC Big Book Award Festival and Winner of the 2025 International Impact Book Award for best in Horror - Psychological Thriller.Check out his websit right here

3 Okt 202549min

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