134. Bean (1997)

134. Bean (1997)

From Inside Quotes by Jonathan and Jeremy Jones

November 27, 2025 · 56 min · Episode 134

About this episode

The episode discusses the absurdities of art pricing and valuation through the lens of the film 'Bean'.

Episode 134 of Inside Quotes! This week we picked the 1997 film “Bean”. On Today's Episode: • Burt Reynolds' purchase of Whistler's mother highlights absurd art prices. • The art market often sees ludicrous valuations that defy logic. • Understanding art value requires a deeper look into market dynamics. • Art pricing can be influenced by celebrity ownership. • The conversation challenges conventional views on art worth. • Art valuation is subjective and varies widely among collectors. • High prices in art can sometimes reflect cultural trends. • The discussion raises questions about the future of art investments. • Art's intrinsic value is often overshadowed by market speculation. • The absurdity of art prices can lead to skepticism among enthusiasts. Show Notes: Rowan Atkinson Invisible Drumset Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_kloG2Z7tU Mr Bean Performs at the 2012 Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=CwzjlmBLfrQ&list=RDCwzjlmBLfrQ&start_radio=1 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-quotes/id1514975061 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0zbVsh3Lo2H6FeCNmZYINx?si=8f5f1b7a66e94910 Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Jones, Jeremy Jones

Topics covered

  • art valuation
  • market dynamics
  • celebrity ownership
  • art pricing
  • cultural trends
  • art investments
  • subjective value

Keywords

  • art prices
  • absurdity
  • market speculation
  • art collectors
  • cultural trends
  • investments
  • Rowan Atkinson
  • Mr. Bean

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Whistler's mother, Bean

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