Semiotic techniques can be valuable in analyzing movies more precisely, but the theory suffers some defects, including which of the following?
A. It is too dependent on the personal tastes of the critic.
B. Its classifications are only descriptive, not evaluative.
C. It favors realist cinema over formalist.
D. There aren’t really enough signs in a film to make it worthwhile.
Answer: B
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