Imagine being the first person at the turn of the 20th century to have the brilliant idea to couple those old nickelodeon pictures with music. Think back at how satisfying that moment of eureka must have been. Ever since that day, music has found a comfortable and exciting niche in the home of motion pictures which should really be referred to musical motion pictures or motion pictures with musical accompaniment.

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton made the first popular silent films by utilizing music as if it were their dialogue. Music accelerated the rhythm of the film, accentuated the comedic beats, it lingered on the sadness and it wrapped every emotional scene in a nice little bow.

Through time, some movies have seen a tremendous amount of success more because of their music than the acting or directing or anything else for that matter. A great example is one of Steven Spielberg’s earlier efforts Jaws. “It was the music that really made the movie… every time you heard the babam babam, you could imagine the shark biting off the swimmer’s leg. It was ingenious.” Another favorite horror film that used music in such a way was Alfred Hitchcock class “Psycho.”

Ennio Morricone, is one of the most prolific musical composers for film. He has been nominated for the academy award over eleven times, but he has never received the gold. His films are characterized by a strong sense of music that fills in the gap wherever the writing lacks. In Once Upon a Time in the West, Sergio Leone recounts how Morricone composed a unique piece for each character and how that music would play in different variations every time the master character would enter the scene.

Morricone is also responsible for the music in Once Upon a time in America, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Malena.

John Williams is Morricone’s American equivalent and while the previous concentrated on sweeping love themes, Williams had sensibilities leaning towards the action-adventure genres. He composed the well-remembered themes for Indiana Jones, Superman, and Star Wars.

In more contemporary times, films like American Beauty, Million Dollar Baby or Machiavelli Hangman (http://www.hangmanmovie.com) have offered a new trend of musical flavors ranging from simple acoustics to just drums creating a strong new breath of originality. Whatever the case may as long as filmmakers understand and use the power of music, their films will only be better off because of it.

About the author:
Leila K. Burroughs is a movie reviewer.
Machiavelli Hangman
http://www.hangmanmovie.com

I had a chance to watch Cellular the other day and my first thought was that here we go with another spin-off of Phone Booth, another movie with someone forced to stay on the phone for 90 some minutes while we cringe in our seat. But, to my surprise , this was actually a very enjoyable movie. Im am not really sure what genre to classify this movie in because it has it all. Suspense, drama, action, comic relief; this movie has everything.I had a chance to watch Cellular the other day and my first thought was that here we go with another spin-off of Phone Booth, another movie with someone forced to stay on the phone for 90 some minutes while we cringe in our seat. But, to my surprise , this was actually a very enjoyable movie. Im am not really sure what genre to classify this movie in because it has it all. Suspense, drama, action, comic relief; this movie has everything.

The movie begins with the kidnapping of Jessica Martin, played by Kim Bassinger.
Jessica is a high school science teacher, (that happens to wear fishnet stockings!!) who has her home broken into and mysteriously taken away to an unknown location by the bad guys and placed in an attic. They smash the phone hanging on the wall and proceed to lock Jessica in the attic. Jessica then rigs the broken phone (remember - shes a science teacher) and is able to randomly dial a phone number.
Now enters Ryan, played by Chris Evans, he plays your typical early 20s dude whos only mission is to win back his ex-girlfriend. Jessica finds a live number and lo and behold, it is Ryans cell phone.
The movie then proceeds from there. Jessica cries out for someone she doesnt know in a desperate plea for help. Ryan initially has the normal reaction that anyone would have when receiving a call like this, but goes beyond the call of duty in an effort to save a woman that he doesnt even know.
I am not going to be the spoiler and this is all I am going to tell you, but this is a great sleeper movie. Is it a little far fetched? Yes, but so what. Forget about your problems and sit down and watch Cellular, I guarantee you wont be disappointed!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Have you seen that inspiring MOVIE titled “Pay It Forward” staring Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey?

I did. Just last month. It made me think about how the lesson in the movie (that we ALL have the ability to change people’s lives for the better) applies to our wonderful industry called “Network Marketing” (or word-of-mouth referral marketing).

You see, in this movie, a 7th grade boy (the now famous kid actor that was in the movie with Bruce Willis called, “The Sixth Sense”) starts a movement when he plans to HELP 3 people “in a very big way.” All he asks is that they do the same thing.

Are you beginning to see where this is going (we’ll, if you saw the movie, you already do - especially since, on the chalkboard he draws the famous “4 circles.” Himself at the top and 3 below him).

This is exactly why hordes of white collar professionals (a group of people who once shunned this profession) are entering this business at such a proliferating rate - it just makes too much sense.

As Zig Ziglar says: “You can get anything in life you want if you help enough another people get what they want.”

That my friend is the foundation of building wealth (”passive” income) through referrals.

So, what’s the point here?

It’s simply that, by being committed to ONE reputable, financially solid, established (but progressive) company with a consumptive-based product, over time, you can change people’s lives in a BIG, BIG way by using some form of the BIG SELL.

So, you ask: “Barry, What is the BIG Sell?”

Well, I’m here to sell ya

It all began over 5 years ago, when I first heard Tom Paredes (a $50,000 per month earner)utter these words:

“..most sponsors spend useless hours teaching a new distributor how to sell the products, how to explain the marketing and compensation plan, and all about the history of the company. While this is interesting, it’s not our job! We have cassette tapes, brochures, company manuals and many other tools that can, and should do this job. The Network Marketing company could simply distribute these tools without our help. Our job is not to duplicate something that is already done. That’s wasted effort. That’s wasted time. That’s going broke. So, What is our real purpose? Consider this insight: a distributor’s job is to give vision and help the prospect define and desire freedom. That’s it. When we change our activity to creating desire and to giving a vision, we can allow the tools to duplicate the company information..”

Folks, those few words have changed my life and my business - the way I approach it and the way I market it. I don’t sell anybody on anything *except* themselves. It’s just a different posture: you front-end people by making them believe in themselves and believe in the concept of compound leverage and passive income and you back-end them with the opportunity (the company and products).

Without the former, the latter doesn’t matter anyway, right ?

For instance, did you know that for over 90% of the $100,000 per month income earners, only 1 or 2 “key” people make up 90% of their income. To put it another way, these TOP income earners personally trained, coached, inspired, and empowered just 1 or 2 “key” people.

Just 1 or 2 “key” people who, for lack of a better phrase, *got it* - In other words, they got the fact that 10% of their success in Network Marketing (like anything) will be determined by their skills and techniques and 90% of it will be determined by their desire and attitude.

Don’t Believe it? Then take my advice in my Post Script (P.S.) line below.

Isn’t it comforting to know you gotta only find 1 or 2 people who are as fanatical about TIME FREEDOM as you are?

So what if it takes you a year or two to do it? Big deal.

This business is a work plan (maybe that’s why it called net*work*ing), not a “something-for-nothing, sit back and get-wealthy-overnight” plan. It’s a long-term business model…it’s not Voodoo!

So, how do you think the TOP income earners found these 1 or 2 “key” people? Plain and simple, the majority of their “prospecting” presentation (or courtship) revolved around the individual - their desires, dreams, and attitude.

And to me, combining desire, dreams & attitude means to get straight and clear about WHY you really want something.

If the percentages — on the number of people who achieve significant success in MLM — are really lopsided (ya know the ole saying: 20% of the people make 80% of the money), is it any wonder why these TOP income earners actually do become the steward of people’s dreams?

Why they focus on selling you on YOU? (think about that and read it again if you have to).

Yes, Networking Marketing — like the message in the movie “Pay it Forward” — is about helping people buy back their own life; helping them follow their dreams; helping them get out of their comfort zone and helping them support other people to do the same.

Yes, if you approach it right, it’s a self-perpetuating positive movement that just can’t be stopped.

I now understand why the President of a very large Network Marketing company once described his company as a *leadership /personal development factory disguised as a personal care products company.*

WOW !

Yes, over 5 years ago, it finally hit me like a lightening bolt. Like bees to honey, these TOP income earners inevitably end up anchoring a prospect to their opportunity by:

#1) first, leading with the one product everybody wants (TIME FREEDOM);

#2) second, helping people figure out their true wants and desires and showing them how they can get them through what Network Marketing provides (TIME FREEDOM);

#3) third, selling a potential business partner on why they’re genuinely committed to helping them get where they want to be .. no matter what it takes!

Amazing Most amazing, indeed !

P.S. if you haven’t already done so, go watch the movie “Pay it Forward.” You’ll have a better grasp for what I’m talking about. Better yet, go to your nearest bookstore and by John Fogg’s book: “The Greatest Networker in the World.” You can find it at http://www.upline.com too!

====================================================== Barry Goss, is a referral broker for an 11-year old, $50 Million dollar, Dallas Texas-based Network Marketing company that has over 1.1 Million customers with a retention rate of over 90%.

He is also the Editor of:
The ReferralWealth@Home E-letter http://www.recruitingwisdom.com

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Imagine being the first person at the turn of the 20th century to have the brilliant idea to couple those old nickelodeon pictures with music. Think back at how satisfying that moment of eureka must have been. Ever since that day, music has found a comfortable and exciting niche in the home of motion pictures which should really be referred to musical motion pictures or motion pictures with musical accompaniment.

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton made the first popular silent films by utilizing music as if it were their dialogue. Music accelerated the rhythm of the film, accentuated the comedic beats, it lingered on the sadness and it wrapped every emotional scene in a nice little bow.

Through time, some movies have seen a tremendous amount of success more because of their music than the acting or directing or anything else for that matter. A great example is one of Steven Spielberg’s earlier efforts Jaws. “It was the music that really made the movie… every time you heard the babam babam, you could imagine the shark biting off the swimmer’s leg. It was ingenious.” Another favorite horror film that used music in such a way was Alfred Hitchcock class “Psycho.”

Ennio Morricone, is one of the most prolific musical composers for film. He has been nominated for the academy award over eleven times, but he has never received the gold. His films are characterized by a strong sense of music that fills in the gap wherever the writing lacks. In Once Upon a Time in the West, Sergio Leone recounts how Morricone composed a unique piece for each character and how that music would play in different variations every time the master character would enter the scene.

Morricone is also responsible for the music in Once Upon a time in America, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Malena.

John Williams is Morricone’s American equivalent and while the previous concentrated on sweeping love themes, Williams had sensibilities leaning towards the action-adventure genres. He composed the well-remembered themes for Indiana Jones, Superman, and Star Wars.

In more contemporary times, films like American Beauty, Million Dollar Baby or Machiavelli Hangman (http://www.hangmanmovie.com) have offered a new trend of musical flavors ranging from simple acoustics to just drums creating a strong new breath of originality. Whatever the case may as long as filmmakers understand and use the power of music, their films will only be better off because of it.

About the author:
Leila K. Burroughs is a movie reviewer.
Machiavelli Hangman
http://www.hangmanmovie.com

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Technology has taken us from Beta to VHS and now to DVD movies. With each new step of technology, the pictures became more clear, the sound more defined and an improved experience overall. However, nothing has matched the quality of DVD movies. With crystal clear images, incomparable sounds and tons of added features, DVD movies are a hit.

Gone are the days when a movie rental was just a movie. These days, a DVD rental includes not only the movie, but also deleted scenes, cast interviews, commentary and often even a documentary on how the film was made. Video store rentals are excellent, but what if you don’t have a local rental store? No problem. Several big name retailers offer online rentals, which mean that a video store is now just a click away. For a monthly fee, online rental companies will allow you to create a wish list of DVD movies that you want to see.

They will send a movie from your list and, after you watch it, it is returned in exchange for another selection on your list. This process goes on and on without any additional cost to the customer. The only thing you pay for is a monthly membership fee. So, whether it’s online or in person, a video store is a terrific place to rent Hollywood’s latest hit movies.

If you are looking to purchase a video, the options are equally unlimited. Virtually every retail store has an electronic section in which they offer DVD movies for sale. The new releases are generally more expensive than others so, if you’re on a budget, check out the titles that have been released for a year or longer. You may be surprised at the bargains to be found.

Another purchasing option is through a video club. With this type of membership, you simply sign up and select several movies at an unbelievable low price. In exchange for the bargain, you agree to purchase a predetermined number of movies over the next several years. Each month, the video club will send a video catalog and selection card. Be sure to read the selection card carefully because you may have to return it to the company. Typically, a director’s selection is chosen every month and is automatically sent to the customer unless they indicate they do not wish to receive it.

A customer can indicate that they do not wish to receive this selection simply by marking the appropriate box on the selection card and mailing it back. Or, often times, customers may indicate their wishes online without having to spend money on postage to mail the selection card back. Video clubs are a terrific way to build a nice collection of DVD movies and they offer terrific deals every month.

If you’re still in the market for DVD movies and haven’t found a video rental store or local retailer, check out one of the many online retailers who offer a wide variety of DVD movies for sale. With the internet, a customer’s options are virtually endless. A never ending sea of DVD movies are just a click away.

About the Author

Vic Abrugar Sr. Invites you to visit his website about dvd movies at http://www.dvdmoviesinfo.com

A movie rental is a great way to brighten your night. When you are home alone with no obligations, think about popping in your favorite movie and spend some time winding down from the day. Just relaxing with a great show and a couple of snacks is a great way to brighten the end to an otherwise dull or stressful day.

A movie rental is also a great idea for the whole family. All families should have time where they do things together. While this may not seem like quality time, it?s actually a great way to strengthen bonds. Movies are a good source of shared conversations, and there is nothing wrong with unwinding as a family either.

You can pop a bag of popcorn, or you can go a healthier route if that?s a concern. Those ?extras? don?t really matter - when you are all together, it?s great. Fruits and nuts can be great alternatives to less healthy snacks. Or you can skip the snacks entirely. Just make sure that your movie rental is a good one, and everyone will be too busy watching to realize they aren?t eating.

One of the hot things in renting movies is online renting. If you rent a lot of movies, this may be an option that you?ll love. You can buy a yearly membership with some companies and rent as many as you want the whole year. Of course, this is only a good option if you and your family rent movies on a regular basis. Compare the costs. It may be a great deal for you, especially if everyone in your house likes a different kind of movie.

Online movie rental is also really convenient. How many people really feel like stopping one more place on the way home after a long day at work? When you rent online, you simply send your movies back through mail. You usually make your next movie rental selection online, with the click of a button. Then all you have to do is wait a day and they appear in your mailbox.

There is usually a much wider selection from online companies online than from the neighborhood video store.

Whether you are looking for a pick-me-up, a valuable lesson, or a great big scare, a movie rental can be the place to find it. You can choose from the latest releases, but don?t overlook the classics. So dig that remote out of the couch cushion and get started watching.

About the Author: For more information about movie rental visit http://www.best-movie-rentals.info to get your movie rental questions answered.

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You spend good money for a DVD movie, then you watch it a few times or maybe even a lot. But after a while you really don’t want to see it anymore.

A Dusty Old Closet

So you stuff the DVD in a box with a bunch of other DVDs you don’t watch anymore and you shove the box full of movies in a closet where they collect dust and are quickly forgotten.

But you’re still adding to your movie collection, picking up a great title here and there, ones you really want to see. Only now you also have a box full of DVDs you don’t want.

You could try selling those old movies, but that’s really more trouble than it’s worth. You could try an online auction, but DVDs don’t sell for much… So what can you do?

Here’s A Great Idea

Quick, take that box out of the closet right now and dust off those DVDs because this is a great idea.

Now you can trade your old DVD movies for titles you really want to see. And you can keep trading so your DVD movie collection is always fresh, new and entertaining.

No More Dusty DVD Movies

Now you’ll have to find something else to store in that old box in your dusty closet because it won’t be used for old DVDs anymore.

Several companies including Peerflix, Barter Bee and Number Slate now provide a wonderful service that allows you to trade your DVDs with other members.

Some programs cost you nothing to join and there are no membership fees and you can trade as often as you want to.

The DVD you receive in trade is yours to keep, or you can trade again.

There is generally a small trading fee (at Peerflix it’s 99 cents plus 37 cents postage in the U.S.). So it only costs you $1.36 for a DVD… Now that’s a bargain no matter how you look at it!

A Happy Hollywood Ending

Now your DVD Movie Collection can be just the way you like it and more fun and exciting than ever.

And every movie in your collection will be one you really want to see.

About the Author

Mike Dougherty is a Hollywood screenwriter and webmaster. To learn more about trading DVDs, visit http://best-dvd-movie-club.com/peerflix.html” target=”_blank>Best-DVD-Movie-Club.com