The bioscope, an early motion-picture projector, was considered a breakthrough when it was first introduced. It has since been replaced with state-of-the-art equipment, which will surely be considered "old" in the future.
Direct Definition

In the early days of motion pictures, the dialogue, or conversation, was not heard. In addition to very heavy drama, there were often subtitles to help the audience understand what was being said.
Direct Definition

Some of the "pre-talkie" actresses and actors soon learned their voices were a liability, once sound was added. For example, audiences laughed at or tuned out a high-pitched, monotone or difficult to understand accent.
Example

Sadly, some of the best loved figures of the silver screen were found living in poverty without money, a home, or even enough to eat once their voices were heard.
Example

Even though many of the performers and directors were eminent figures before the addition of audio, they were practically unknown later.
Contrast

Audiences immediately responded to the performances of more contemporary actors and actresses instead of those from the early days.
Contrast

Just as audiences changed allegiance from one format to the other, the fickle studios no longer gave contracts to the "older" stars of yesterday.
Comparison

The talkies caused a whole new genre of writing to be developed for the movies as the dialogue took on greater significance. Musicians also needed to create new arrangements to supplement the dialogue.
Comparison

Through it all, producers and directors wouldn't succumb to the pleas of the agents to reinstate the older stars; their begging fell on deaf ears and new contracts were not written.
General Sense

What will the future hold for one of our favorite pastimes? Will we continue to juxtapose the new movies with the old? Will we still rent the reruns of our old favorites, yet enjoy watching the latest films on the big screen?
General Sense