Sunday, December 14, 2003
Economics Lost in Translation
Discussion of Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation from an apologist for capitalism. “Murray’s character seems to serve as a focal point for the movie’s main theme: capitalism destroys art. . . . The city serves as a symbol: Tokyo is where art comes to die. This is a theme repeated throughout the movie.” Is the movie arguing against capitalism, per se? (Matthew Hirsch, Ludwig von Mises Institute, 28 Nov 2003) Worth reading, but not perhaps completely persuasive.
definately worth reading. that’s the funniest thing i’ve read all day.
his advertizement for/slobbering praise of the amazing, magical Market that makes up the last third of the “article” is so theatrical and overblown that he sounds more like a coen bros characature than a real thinking person. then again, economists in america these days all sound like blathering religious zealots. so i guess i’m not really surprised.