3. How do your experiences, culture, background, and current events influence how you think about this film? In other words, do you think that someone who lived in the 1950s or someone who is older than you would have a different impression of the film? Why or why not?

Watching this film in current times is a history lesson on cinema. This film is by many, regarded as the "best film musical ever made" and one of the "best films of all time", regardes a masterpiece of classical Hollywood musical. Definitely having this context about the film, as well as other factors influence the way the film is perceived. It can be seen as a footprint for modern films of the genre, and analyzed thoroughly, but it can also be enjoyed for its story and technical aspects, as it tells the timeless tale of transitioning from one era to another, in this case, the transition from the silent films to sound films, and the irony of the main characters who feel are being left behind expressing themselves with sounds and music, which is something that can be relatable at any point in time. On the other hand, a person who saw it when it first came out was experiencing a novelty, something never done before, a modern achievement in film, so it must have been an incredible cinematic experience, with the score and the songs and the energy and colors of the film.

Watching the movie currently won´t have the same "wonder" effect, as film has grown tremendously, and vast technical improvements have been made, however, it can be appreciated for what it did at its time, and for having a relatable topic.