Ethan Parke Author Blog

How To Make A Killing was a good dark comedy thriller, telling the story of how Glen Powell was a man born to a wealthy family whose mother was exiled tries to prosper. The family that exiled him and his mother was not a loving family and were greedy, inhuman, jerks who saw destitute people as exposition. There was only one relative who was kind to him, and as the movie progressed it was clear revenge was leaving his mind, but things happened that amplified his desire for their inheritance.  One other thing I need to say is there was a scene when Powell's youngest cousin was singing karaoke to Papa Roach's "Last Resort" and whenever I hear that song I always feel like I'm going to see Lord of the Rings for the first time, because it came on my car radio each time I was on my way to the theater. I mention that because Tolkien's legendarium was my main inspiration, and if you are interested in my books and the work of many other independent authors, click on the...

 Despite very little action scenes, Crime 101 was entertaining because it was more about solving crimes than fighting them. Many things will keep you guessing if you ever rewatch. Parts of it involved sticking up to your employer in a job that doesn't get you anywhere, and also atonement, the way Chris Hemsworth's character gave up robbing criminals, and used what he took to support the people that helped him.  If you are interested in books that you believe would make good movies, and supporting independent authors, click on the link, where you can find my books and the work of many independent writers.  Smashwords.com

Many movies are about empowerment, and Send Help is one of them. They resonate with people because they relate to the characters in them. In some way I relate to Rachel McAdams character, who worked hard to attain the vice president position at her office, only to be turned down in favor of her new boss's best friend. Being stranded on what they thought was a deserted island gave her the chance to give him what he deserved because every time it looked like he was cooperating with her, it was a facade. Some people might pick up on the surprise twist ending, but I will not mention it.    If you would like to help writers trying to get their careers started, click on the link to find my books and the work of many authors looking for readers interested in their work. 

 Sometimes, putting the right actor in a movie without much depth, just works. Jason Statham is one of those actors where it is just fun to see him kick ass, and the new movie Shelter, that's just what he does. It particularly works, when it has something to keep you rooting for him, and this case it was the young girl he was protecting, that helped him see the value in not living a reclusive life. It was also clear that Statham's character regretted a lot of the things he did when he worked for the organization he did before faking his death, and in protecting that girl, he atoned for his crimes.  I am close to finishing a novel, though third in The Covert Militia Campaigns, it has a heavy theme of atonement. If you are interested in reading them, and the work of various independent authors, click on the line.  Smashwords.com

 A lot of people did not like the new action film, Mercy, but I always have a soft spot for action movies. Though I get why people didn't like it, I felt the story about A.I. become almost sentient was good commentary on our current status. Facebook, which was created to help us stay connected, has become a cesspool of political disagreements. It should be used to enhance art and not plagiarize, and not to make your work faster. The thing that I think annoyed most people about the movie was it was mostly Chris Pratt strapped to a chair talking to a computerized Rebbecca Ferguson, but it got good near the end.  There are many authors looking to find readers interested in their work, and if you are interested in finding a good book, click on the link.  Smsahwords.com  

 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple clearly gave viewers the impression of what life would be like after a zombie apocalypse, and it looks like the next one is going to have some thrilling action. Ralph Fiennes character was the best thing in the movie, and I especially liked when he used Iron Maiden's song "Number of the Beast" to calm the zombies. I know a lot of people who would have trouble looking at the screen because of some of the imagery and people who would consider it blasphemy and not entertainment, but if you can give all that a pass it is a fun movie.  If you like a good book and if you support independent authors, click on the link to find some good reads.  Smsahwords.com