Vid.Me closes its doors – Is there a future for monetizing user generated video?

Competition makes all markets better. Unfortunately for internet based content creators, there haven’t been many competitive options for distribution. YouTube represents the vast majority of internet traffic for user generated video.

There are other sites to host video, but investing time in a platform is a dicey proposition if that site doesn’t stick around. Outside of YouTube, creators also might lack options for monetization.

I’ve been through numerous solutions to try and find other outlets for publishing. Mevio, Blip, and now Vid.me. Vid.me subscribers received an email yesterday alerting us that the service will be closing its doors on December 15th. Continue reading “Vid.Me closes its doors – Is there a future for monetizing user generated video?”

Movies You May Have Missed 033: Are screwball comedies ‘Better Off Dead’ (MYMHM Recovered)

One of our all time favorite screwball comedies! Nearly ever line is quotable. Looking back though, why can’t we make a wacky funny film like this anymore?

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Movies You May Have Missed 031: The Sports Spectacular Double Feature! (MYMHM Recovered)

Two of our favorite guilty pleasure sports films! Are you ready for some football? One is a classic you might have missed if you’re a little younger. The other is a corny screwball comedy we totally love. Let’s play!

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Movies You May Have Missed 030: ‘Dutch’ The Only Thanksgiving Film? (MYMHM Recovered)

Is this really the only film about Thanksgiving? Juan’s favorite holiday of the year, let’s talk about food, fun, and a zany road trip movie for a father and son.

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Movies You May Have Missed 029: Perfect weather for ‘A Man For All Seasons’! (MYMHM Recovered)

An incredible cinematic look at the conflict between Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More. A conversation on ethics. And one of our best friends joins the show to talk about his favorite film. Winner of six Oscars(r), including Best Picture (1966), best director (Fred Zinnemann), and best actor (Paul Scofield).

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Movies You May Have Missed 028: All hail ‘The Man Who Would Be King’! (MYMHM Recovered)

Based on a Rudyard Kipling story and packed with spectacle, humor, excitement and bold twists of fate. John Huston’s film of “The Man Who Would Be King”. Sean Connery and Michael Caine – chins out, shoulders squared and with a sly wink – star as British sergeants Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan. The Empire was built by men like these two. Now they’re out to build their own empire, venturing into remote Kafiristan to become rich as kings.

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Movies You May Have Missed 027: ‘Igby Goes Down’ (MYMHM Recovered)

Many movies strive to capture the confused spirit of The Graduate or The Catcher in the Rye; Igby Goes Down succeeds. AND, Jeff Goldblum is a sexy, SEXY dude.

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Movies You May Have Missed 026: Let’s Play ‘The King of Kong’! (MYMHM Recovered)

An amazing look at a funny ecosystem. The stakes are low. Most people aren’t terribly interested by the subject. But for the gamers involved, this is life. Who is the King of (Donkey) Kong?

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