Oscars 2012: "The Artist"

The studio's boss (John Goodman) invites his biggest star to a screening of a new sound film technology that will revolutionize entertainment, and possibly improve the fortunes of the studio.

But Valentin is disparaging, believing talkies are a fad, and laughably announces that he doesn't need a "voice" to sell tickets.

He fails to see the future.

Credit: Weinstein Company