The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses the Euthyphro dilemma of art, music and films. To paraphrase the Euthyphro dilemma of theology, is good art merely good because powerful people and institutions say it's good, or are there some timeless propaganda-free and power-free ways to judge art? If the New York Times or Guardian reviews a film highly but more independent critics and the audience “pan” it, can they make a bad film (or other forms of art) “good.”? Can powerful persons and institutions deem “bad” art “good” merely by using their clout to create tastes? More practically how should lay persons treat professional critics and reviewers?
