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."