There is a significant interplay between the American culture and the cinema industry. A chronological update at the time of the kinetoscope to the current state of the art movie places (Belton, 2013) occurred just as the country and technology continued to change. The transition from the visual expression of the past into creation of talking cinema world is well portrayed in as much as there is technological challenges Don and Lina struggle to grow into the talking picture as well.
Melodrama, as used in the movie, demonstrates how music and emotions can be blended to show to make it a better experience. Different from the previous silent movies where communication was only possible with sign language and costume to radiate feelings. Social reform is also portrayed in another aspect whereby the lip singing of Lina, which in the current world has been used just similarly to unknowing viewers. The fact that the fans of Lina get to find out the embarrassing truth of the situation is meant to send a message to the industry about deception.
When the Jazz singer becomes a renowned musician, and all theaters are pushed to have music systems the way that movies were transmitted changes significantly. Innovation and creativity mold the perception as well as triggers research into media production. It is important, especially for students to watch the movie which gives a full transition to the growth and development that happened in the previous years to create the current Hollywood, which is highly reviewed through the world. It is also significant to note that the writer portrays the movie set up as one of fame and lust. Which is a primary perception of the current Hollywood life where the rich and famous are intertwined in romance drama.
Reference
Belton, J. (2013). American Cinema, American Culture. 4th Edition. Boston McGraw-Hill.
