A resin comprising: polyethylene having an a parameter of between 0.20 and 0.40 and an MWD of between 1 to 6. The present disclosure is also related to methods of making improved polyethylene films and coatings comprising: a polyethylene resin having an a parameter of between 0.28 to 0.36 and an MWD of between 2 and 3.5.