> 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
 
Friends, this is where it frequently gets good, and sometimes
gets ugly. This is a great discussion, but not all of you may be
used to same in this medium. What sometimes happens is that
someone starts screaming (flaming) and a few people log off the
conference. The rest stand by until things calm down.
 
I simply hope that by stating this now, future events might be
changed. At least, that's my "theory." ;-)