Jiggle the gear shifter, make sure it's pushed all the way forward, and try starting it again.
No doubt your 21 year old car needs new battery cables. As they age they gain electrical resistance and eventually burn out.
Only the negative cable is hot? Clean and tighten the terminal connection.
check the positive side for clean/good contact.
Try jump starting?
Starter solenoid okay?
regulator okay?
You have a lot more work to do.