Connections
References
The opening shot with its special effects references the activation of the robot Maria.
The breakfast scene, showing the breakdown of the marriage, is a direct tribute to an almost identical montage in Citizen Kane.
Constance's sound test, her appearance, George reacting negatively to her speaking voice, reference Lina Lamont's disastrous attempt at sound. Also, George's character undergoes similar issues as the Gene Kelly character.
Music from Vertigo used near the end of the film
Referenced in
Christy and Ignatiy's thumb verdicts are shown in the "Now in Theaters" segment
mentioned among movies seen this year
the number 10 of 2011
Jay asks a "Jaywalking" participant when sound films replaced silent films
It being a silent movie is discussed.
Wanda Sykes says she's going to see the film tomorrow night
Title mentioned during the Conologue
Jay mentions that Jean Dujardin from the film will be on later this week
Jay mentions that Jean Dujardin from the film will be on the show tomorrow
movie is reviewed
The movie is reviewed on "Keeping Up with the Keshishians".
Scene reenacted by Conan and Andy leading up to the Oscars
Title mentioned during Oscar reenactment
Title mentoined during Oscar reenactment
Discussion about the film while reviewing the oscar nominees
Snape discusses the Oscar nominee
Meredith Vieira says the film was her favorite of the year
Chelsea mentions the movie by name.
Title mentioned and joked about during the Conologue
Jay says that John McCain is excited to see that silent films are winning Oscars again
Referenced by Jonah Hill during the opening monologue
A sketch is shown as a silent movie, and except for using the title, has nothing else in common with the movie.
Referenced in the "Piers Morgan Tonight" segment
release mentioned
Kurt explains that the footage of Vocal Adrenaline was in black and white because he worshipped this movie.
referenced about Jean Dujardin
Cam accidentally punches Uggie during a brawl at a debate. Uggie's identity is later confirmed on the evening news as "America's Favorite Dog from the award-winning film, The Artist"
Title mentioned by Rob Zombie
Zoe mentions "that guy from 'The Artist'" starring in the movie she wants to see.
Sugar: "We should do 'The Artist' so we don't have to sing."
Features
clip featured
Footage from the film is incorporated into the movie George watches in his apartment.
Featured in
a clip is shown during Chaz Ebert's segment
a clip is shown during Chaz Ebert's report from the Cannes Film Festival
clips are shown as Christy and Ignatiy review the film
clips from the film starring Bérénice Bejo are shown
Clips from the film starring Jean Dujardin are shown
Clips shown when this movie is reviewed.
A fragment is shown.
Nominee Clips
Clips from the film directed by Michel Hazanavicius are shown
Reviewed by deaf director Ted Evans
Movie reviewed in this episode.
La Classe Americiane is a documentary about "The Artist" 's Oscar race in 2012.
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips featured and talked about.
Clips shown when it is revealed that this movie came in at No. 7 in a viewers' poll on the top 10 movies of 2012.
Spoofed in
Spoofed in the "Les Jeunes de Paris" segment
"Artist Wives" trailer
The Mixed Martial Artist is a spoof of this movie.
Herb has been locked away after being possessed and killing the entire cast of The Artist.