And I have to side with F and X.  There is no "theory" in discourse theory,
hence starting in on it is a good idea.  The point of talking about a
complex world is to make it simple, to make it undrstood.
JB thinks "neo-Marxist critical theory" is one of the best "tools" we have
for understanding semiotics and film.  A tool is supposed to be labour
saving not labour consuming.  If you talk in critical theory speak there
is no way to tell if you understand what you are saying never mind if I do.
icj