I'm wondering if anyone also notices and worries about how frequently film comes up in the works critical theorists given how little technique is mentioned. It seems like very few thinkers who discuss film, architecture, or even music hold a strong understanding of these mediums. Of course there is lots to consider here -- For example an aesthetic lens which looks at affect rather than production (etc).
I don't necessary feel confident that Zizek's "Perverts Guide to Cinema" or Mark Fischer's output in K-Punk convey a strong sense of understanding concerning *technique (*lighting/perspective/etc) -- Unlike someone like Adorno who undeniably has a strong understanding of music
Ultimately I'm sceptical about the (truth) value of some of this multidisciplinary cultural writing and curious if anyone feels the same or has any reading recommendations about this topic.