It remains consistently amusing, regardless of how often I revisit it. I believe Marisa Tomei received an Academy Award, or was at least considered for one, and the recognition felt justified. Frequently in her films she seemed to be cast primarily for her looks, but here she not only held her own against Joe Pesci, but managed to surpass him in several moments. That’s a difficult accomplishment; typically whe…

"My Cousin Vinny," which came out in 1992, proved to be a popular film. The story centers on two young men from New York who are falsely charged with murder while visiting Alabama; one of them (Ralph Macchio) enlists the help of his cousin, Vinny (Joe Pesci), an inexperienced lawyer, to represent them. Vinny arrives in town with his girlfriend (Marisa Tomei), determined to secure a victory in what would be his most s…