Dan and Brian are joined by their friend Gavin and his lawyer father Kevin to discuss the courtroom comedy classic My Cousin Vinny. Join as they discuss their own courtroom experiences, the accuracies and inaccuracies of My Cousin Vinny’s depiction of a jury trial, whether or not the film’s farce gags work, the remarkable casting and lineup of performances, whether Marisa Tomei deserved that Oscar, The Munsters vs. The Addams Family, and the what the most accurate courtroom movie is.
Episode Number
251
Films Reviewed
- My Cousin Vinny (1992) – (Dan’s previous review)
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Masterpiece: Tour De Good (8/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Masterpiece: Tour De Good (8/8)
Is It Good? - Gavin's Rating
Masterpiece: Tour De Good (8/8)
Is It Good? - Kevin's Rating
Masterpiece: Tour De Good (8/8)
Supplemental Media
- Gavin’s terrific ongoing series about religion in film: Sects, Lies, and Videotape: [read here]
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.
6 replies on “Podcast Episode: My Cousin Vinny (1992) ft. Gavin & Kevin McDowell – True grits”
I wasn’t certain where to put this, but if you’re looking for some old-school Action Movie nonsense with a smile THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is the Space Western for you.
Remember to come for the experience, rather than the plot though.
Pitching it as a “space western” is one of the only encouraging takes I’ve heard on Mando and Grogu. I’ll probably check it out someday!
Oh, and if I haven’t recommended THE SHEEP DETECTIVES to you & yours, then I must fall on my face before you crying “Shame shame shame, FORGIVE ME!”
It’s quite a delightful wee film, really (Like a cross between BABE and Miss Marple).
I think you did but it’s good to get a reminder. I might watch it this weekend!
I’d especially recommend watching it with your daughter – I went to see it with my Dad and one suspects the parent/child experience will be even better with an actual child.
I want to find a way to see it with my kids for sure!