How about Moulin Rouge and A Knight's Tale? Different stories, but both used anachronistic music in telling the story. I think for that Moulin Rouge did a little better, but A Knight's Tale was definitely the better movie.
I was just thinking this morning that who I am today is completely different than who I was two years ago. (If you're curious, it was the end of the world and a new beginning, mostly, that kept me away.)
Anyway, I only made it halfway through Moulin Rouge, mostly because the story was fairly predictable and looked to be rather depressing. I'm sure I'll finish it eventually. (We got it as a gift.) I thought the opening was actually pretty cool, all surrealistic and all -- I like that -- but it got kind of tiring after a while. A Knight's Tale, however, was the simple, upbeat, good-guy-gets-the-girl kind of movie that I like. (Remember?)
As far as the use of modern music and mannerisms, I definitely felt that Moulin Rouge did the better job; I would have like to have seen more in A Knight's Tale.
IANAA (I am not an accountant) but I did grow up in a CPA office. I would suggest digging up any friends/relatives/etc. who have successfully run a small (not nec. tech-related) business and ask them.
I think the first answer you'll get is to cut costs. It seems to me that your ISP is, umm, doing quite well for themselves with your plan. (See my e-mail on that topic.)
Second, look at your assets. I see a *lot* of value here in three main areas:
1) The software that runs the Listology itself
2) The skillset it represents
3) The data
Is it possible you could generic-ize the listology software and sell it? Are there other applications for such a tool? Amazon seems to think so. Coming up with this sort of thing is my bag so I'll ponder this and see what I can come up with.
I'm not sure what you do for a living, but if you're not a professional web designer, you have an incredible talent that isn't being fully used. If you are, perhaps you could view the Listology as a marketing expense? I deduct my web sites on my taxes, letting Uncle Sam pay for nearly half of them. $100/mo is a bit much, but if you can cut that down a bit, it might be reasonable.
And if you don't have a need for such marketing yourself, perhaps there is someone who does? You could add a discreet but noticeable "Sponsored by..." line somewhere. Perhaps your employer (if you're not self-employed)? It wouldn't have to be a complete take-over, but if you cut costs, perhaps someone would be interested in supporting the Listology. How many page views do you serve per month? 1K? 10K? It's got to be a lot. Exclusive sponsorship is worth more than just being one of many banner ads, and can seem philanthropic as well.
Lastly, the data is valuable. Now, I'm rather opposed to the idea of collecting information from people or having people generate data which you then sell, but perhaps something like the slashbox might be of interest to other sites? Would your local bookstore be interested in a Slashbox-type box for their web page listing random book lists? What if you put together a list of the Lists that contained a movie and let a movie theatre include that on their page for that movie? This is a touchy subject, though.
Anyway, I would certainly be willing to chip in. Perhaps you should go ahead and set up a PayPal account?
Even if you don't like Aykroyd, the Blues Brothers movies are notable in their homage to the Blues and the greats of that musical genre. Personally, I think the Blues Brothers movies were fantastic, and that Aykroyd did a great job. Trading Places, and Sneakers were fantastic as well. Sorry.
Well, I really like Pat Morita, but even he couldn't save Karate Kid 3, and the gal in Don't Tell Mom... wasn't even close to being enough of a babe to make that worth watching.
How about Moulin Rouge and A Knight's Tale? Different stories, but both used anachronistic music in telling the story. I think for that Moulin Rouge did a little better, but A Knight's Tale was definitely the better movie.
Aren't we all? 8^)
It's just that we each have our own personal set of fears. (The trick is to know and face them.)
I was just thinking this morning that who I am today is completely different than who I was two years ago. (If you're curious, it was the end of the world and a new beginning, mostly, that kept me away.)
Anyway, I only made it halfway through Moulin Rouge, mostly because the story was fairly predictable and looked to be rather depressing. I'm sure I'll finish it eventually. (We got it as a gift.) I thought the opening was actually pretty cool, all surrealistic and all -- I like that -- but it got kind of tiring after a while. A Knight's Tale, however, was the simple, upbeat, good-guy-gets-the-girl kind of movie that I like. (Remember?)
As far as the use of modern music and mannerisms, I definitely felt that Moulin Rouge did the better job; I would have like to have seen more in A Knight's Tale.
IANAA (I am not an accountant) but I did grow up in a CPA office. I would suggest digging up any friends/relatives/etc. who have successfully run a small (not nec. tech-related) business and ask them.
I think the first answer you'll get is to cut costs. It seems to me that your ISP is, umm, doing quite well for themselves with your plan. (See my e-mail on that topic.)
Second, look at your assets. I see a *lot* of value here in three main areas:
1) The software that runs the Listology itself
2) The skillset it represents
3) The data
Is it possible you could generic-ize the listology software and sell it? Are there other applications for such a tool? Amazon seems to think so. Coming up with this sort of thing is my bag so I'll ponder this and see what I can come up with.
I'm not sure what you do for a living, but if you're not a professional web designer, you have an incredible talent that isn't being fully used. If you are, perhaps you could view the Listology as a marketing expense? I deduct my web sites on my taxes, letting Uncle Sam pay for nearly half of them. $100/mo is a bit much, but if you can cut that down a bit, it might be reasonable.
And if you don't have a need for such marketing yourself, perhaps there is someone who does? You could add a discreet but noticeable "Sponsored by..." line somewhere. Perhaps your employer (if you're not self-employed)? It wouldn't have to be a complete take-over, but if you cut costs, perhaps someone would be interested in supporting the Listology. How many page views do you serve per month? 1K? 10K? It's got to be a lot. Exclusive sponsorship is worth more than just being one of many banner ads, and can seem philanthropic as well.
Lastly, the data is valuable. Now, I'm rather opposed to the idea of collecting information from people or having people generate data which you then sell, but perhaps something like the slashbox might be of interest to other sites? Would your local bookstore be interested in a Slashbox-type box for their web page listing random book lists? What if you put together a list of the Lists that contained a movie and let a movie theatre include that on their page for that movie? This is a touchy subject, though.
Anyway, I would certainly be willing to chip in. Perhaps you should go ahead and set up a PayPal account?
Bingo! Baby Steps is the name of the book that Richard Dreyfuss' character wrote. Tin Toy is one of the books on the shelf in Andy's room.
Not Seinfeld -- these are all actual movies. I figured it would be tough. 8^)
How about Eric Clapton (Cream)? Mark Knoppfler (Dire Straits)?
Bingo! It's a coffee table book... 8^)
I'm not sure who the big boys are, so I just have to go with the ones who did my favorite movies. 8^)
The Millagro Beanfield War is great, with a lot of not-quite-superstars.
Yep. I've heard of Ani DiFranco, but am not familiar with her music.
Traxx definitely belongs on the list; I haven't seen the others.
I would suggest these movies as well.
Inspector Gadget
A few you forgot (and probably for the best): Brady Bunch Movie, Beverly Hillbillies, Car 54(?), Addams Family, Muensters, Muppet Movie...
Does Galaxy Quest count?
Which Dragnet?
Even if you don't like Aykroyd, the Blues Brothers movies are notable in their homage to the Blues and the greats of that musical genre. Personally, I think the Blues Brothers movies were fantastic, and that Aykroyd did a great job. Trading Places, and Sneakers were fantastic as well. Sorry.
Well, I really like Pat Morita, but even he couldn't save Karate Kid 3, and the gal in Don't Tell Mom... wasn't even close to being enough of a babe to make that worth watching.