Ethan Parke Author Blog

 I don't remember much about the other two Now You See Me movies, but they were entertaining, and I felt the same as the new one. Like in the other ones it was cool how they showed how the tricks were done, and the way they stood up for the average person, which is much needed now. If you are interested in reading books that would make good movies, click on the link.  Smashwords.com

 It is weird to say this, but despite being a bookworm, I have not read a lot of Stephen King. However, I did see a lot of the movies based on King's books, and a lot of them were good. That said, a lot of people are split on the remake of The Running Man, but I enjoyed it. I have only seen parts of the one that was made in 1987, but it was entertaining enough. The new one, however, had a story we can relate to now with media manipulation. The way the producer Josh Brolin played showed the viewers things that did not happen, making them think they were under tyranny, especially the way he only told Glen Powell things to infuriate him. I feel that is relevant now because it could happen if we keep electing leaders that only want power and never yield to the people that serve them. For more books about such people and adventures, click on the link.  Smashwords.com

  Though the first Predator movie is still the best, Badlands was a damn good time. Elle Fanning was fun as the robot that tried to negotiate with the predator, seeing its humanity. Other than that, the action was fun to watch, showing you don't always need a gripping story to entertain people. They set up a sequel that would also looks fun, and it is possible Arnold Schwarzenegger will return.  If you are interested in reading books from independent authors that would make good movies, click on the link.  Smashwords.com

  The new movie Bugonia had nothing that original in it, but it was written and directed to where it's twist ending would surprise people. One of the things that led to it was Emma Stone's performance, and it eventually looked like she was only telling the conspiracy theorists who kidnapped her she really was an alien, so she could escape and inform the authorities. I'm sure a few people picked it up early on, but for me I realized it when she ran out of the ambulance. I can do without Stone killing all humans on Earth at the end, however, maybe somewhere in the story she can revive them all with no prior knowledge, but that is only my wishful thinking. If you are interested in reading my novels and the work of many independent authors, click on the link.  Smashwords.com  

I was never a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen but if one of his songs comes on my car radio, I will not change the channel, and that said, the new movie about him was what I expected. I had no idea he had such a hard time with his father, but I'm glad they made peace. It also showed how he got the idea to write "Born in the U.S.A." which became his breakout hit. If you are interested in helping independent authors have their breakout hits, click on the link.  Smsahwords.com  

I only remember the bullet points of the first Black Phone, which I thought was an entertaining enough horror movie, and I say the same about its sequel. It is a story about overcoming fear, and forgiveness, and being a good Samaritan. It is likely to be a Halloween classic, if not close to being one, and if you like to watch horror movies this time of year, I highly recommend it.  If you are interested in the work of many independent authors, click on the link to Smashwords where you can read my books, which in time will be on Amazon.  Smashwords.com