I don't think there's a single-host solution. For reliability: go with http://pair.net/. For control: get a virtual server. I use http://prgmr.com/ and am extremely satisfied - they're cheap, responsive, and the technical support is excellent. They're also nice, honest people. See http://lowendbox.com/ for more options. For storage, backups, and data transfer: go with someplace like http://dreamhost.com/. If you need more than one of the above, go with more than one host. For example, start with Prgmr.com (or Pair) and your site there, and when you need more disk space or bandwidth get a Dreamhost account. Then store your images and site backups at Dh while keeping your code and frontend at Prgmr.

The conversation seems to be neglecting two things we can take for granted in 2025: 1. Dirt cheap CGI 2. Decentralized distribution A movie today is expensive because of actors, effects, unions, and studios; the above two things obviate all those reasons.