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Economics and the arts -- roundup
1. I hate inspiring films. This AFI list of the most inspiring films is yuck. How about Audition, or Ichi the Killer?
2. Over at Slate, Meghan O'Rourke and James Surowiecki make the case for Buenos Aires in a wonderful multi-part series. Here is their piece on "Argentina's Woody Allen," whom I recommend.
3. Google does Shakespeare, the site is here.
4. Are European art museums falling behind?
5. Britney Spears admits to being "an emotional wreck."
Posted by Tyler Cowen on June 15, 2006 at 01:31 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink
Comments
The English language is a failure:
Even though it contains hundreds of thousands of words, which can be arranged in an infinite number of combinations, it is *still* impossible for mere words to express my complete and utter lack of interest in Britney's plight.
Posted by: Peter at Jun 15, 2006 2:37:53 PM
But many, and possibly most, of the movies on that AFI list are actually good. Some are very good. Is it the fault of the movies that AFI has decided to call them inspiring?
Posted by: washerdreyer at Jun 15, 2006 2:44:12 PM
I thought Secretary was kind of inspiring.
Posted by: Christopher M at Jun 15, 2006 3:13:15 PM
Except for a couple of serious clunkers down near the bottom of this list (_Working Girl_???), I thought it actually pretty decent.
Posted by: Dave at Jun 15, 2006 3:17:02 PM
"How about Audition, or Ichi the Killer?"
What exactly did those films inspire you to do? Maybe you can't say?
I would have liked to have seen The Seven Samurai on the list, but I think it is only for American films.
Posted by: William at Jun 15, 2006 3:26:43 PM
This list is for American films only (AFI: American Film Institute). "Audition" and "Ichi the Killer" are both Japanese.
The biggest omission I see is "Good Will Hunting."
Posted by: Steve R at Jun 15, 2006 4:05:28 PM
I'll echo the other commenters (commentors?) and say that most of those films on the list are pretty good. Well directed, well acted, good cinematography, good soundtracks. You might not care for that genre of film*, but to categorize them as "yuck" seems odd.
*Is "inspirational" really a genre? An odd list, for sure. As far as I can tell, the main uniting feature of the movies are that they have a morally good hero who (generally) triumphs.
Posted by: bob montgomery at Jun 15, 2006 4:23:20 PM
I think B. Spears, or at least what she represents, is much more yuck than AFI's film list.
Posted by: Jake at Jun 15, 2006 4:36:14 PM
I confess to having not seen "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in the movie version, but I've seen the play. "Inspiring" isn't the word that comes to mind.
Posted by: Sean Carroll at Jun 15, 2006 5:19:46 PM
Unlike other commentators the list did make me want to gouge out my eyeballs; the only one I've seen and liked was Sullivan's Travels.
Personally I found Visitor Q at least as inspiring as Audition or Ichi.
Posted by: gundryggia at Jun 15, 2006 7:45:42 PM
Hey 93 is about a sort-of economist.
Also, clearly rockism is raising its ugly head here -- Britney has to be at least the 3rd or 4th best pop artists of the last 20 years, and yes I'm including Europe. You may not like the genre but the wuality is right up there. Plus, she's 100% Louisiana.
Posted by: Sarah at Jun 15, 2006 9:34:48 PM
Yes, the AFI limits itself to "American" films unless it comes across a British film that it really, really loves (c.f. Bridge Over The River Kwai) then suddenly it becomes more comprehensive.
Posted by: Justus at Jun 15, 2006 9:54:59 PM
The Sound of Music? Does their dictionary list "annoying" as an alternate definition of inspiring?
Posted by: David at Jun 16, 2006 12:05:56 AM
"The biggest omission I see is "Good Will Hunting."
Ah yes, "Good Will Hunting", the story of a devastatingly handsome genius who was violently abused as a child, truly a story to which we can all relate
Posted by: Bill at Jun 16, 2006 12:17:42 AM
current liberty fund conference featured a showing of (the director's cut) brazil.
Posted by: utah at Jun 16, 2006 9:10:36 AM
I'm with Tyler here. How about Glengarry Glen Ross? Election? Carrie?
Posted by: Thelonious_Nick at Jun 16, 2006 12:23:19 PM
I don't have any personal interest in Britney Spears, but it might be important if a culture's best rewards of money and fame aren't actually rewarding.
Posted by: Nancy Lebovitz at Jun 16, 2006 3:09:20 PM
Ichi the Killer did actually inspire me to sharpen my chef's knife.
Posted by: David at Jun 16, 2006 4:42:25 PM
I am inspired that so many have even heard of, let alone seen, Ichi the Killer.
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