Marisa Tomei For 'My Cousin Vinny' Is A Rare Oscar Perfection.

The only thing better than a perfect show? Perfect Oscars

It happens less often than you might think—almost never. in fact It is very rare that in a single case it occurs. Decades of conspiracy theories and industry myths surround it.

Marisa Tomei’s performance as Mona Lisa Vito in my cousin winnie It’s one of the few times when it’s both acceptable and acceptable to call something “iconic.” She creates insanely dynamic characters and calibrates the perfect mix of silly, serious, and scene-stealing. It’s memorable while never distracting from the narrative.

In fact, the climax of the film. which is the story of Cinderella in legal comedy style. depends on you She nailed every beat of her courtroom testimony. It pulls together a magic show that blends clichés—exaggerated, humorous half-Italian-Americans—to create an effect that resonates with audiences. At the same time, it shattered expectations at the same time. Does anyone else know what “position” is because of this show?

If you want to tell the people watching my cousin winnie For the first time today, Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1993, people would have said, “Of course!” So much so that some industry insiders suspected it was a violation of the rules.

Tomei flips the comedy as a long-suffering fiancée is not what anyone thinks of, even now. But of course at that time it was “Ascars Bait”, the actress is new to Hollywood. Most of them worked in theater and soap in New York before being cast in the film. No matter how great her work in the movie is. To star in a mainstream comedy by an unknown actress who was nominated for an Oscar was a shock in and of itself. Her nominee was a respected veteran as the expected serious fare: Judy Davis (husband and wife), Joan Ploughright (magic of april), Vanessa Redgrave (Howard End) and Miranda Richardson (damage).

When Tomei’s name was later announced as the winner by presenter Jack Palance at the Oscars. There was a noticeable surprise. It will take years to analyze how this unexpected victory happened. which is something that is unusual for the Academy, for example The New York Times assumption after the ceremony “Perhaps Tomei’s race equality cancels each other out in her favor. Maybe she has the home court advantage. Or maybe in a busy theatrical performance? Mona Lisa Vito’s comedic joy is a breath of fresh air.”

Industry publications had an upset rumor that Palance made a mistake when he announced her name. The theory is that Palance gets confused and re-reads the name of the last challenger in TelePrompTer as the winner, when it really should have been Davis or Redgrave. Another way to explain it? my cousin winnie It suddenly became an Oscar-winning film. and a famous actress in comedy roles Is it a winner over those nominees? (While we will all eventually learn with la la land and moonlight If an error occurs will fix it immediately—don’t leave the rumor mill debating for 30 years)

Unfortunately, such cruel rhetoric caused Tomei to win and fall behind Tomei. The actress spoke about this in 2017 in an interview with time. “When I was young It hurt my feelings,” she said. “It really humiliated me. But on the other hand, a lot (maybe) I think it has to do more with the role I play—that it’s comedic and not elitist. I think it’s more classic than straightforward.”

But the most frustrating thing is looking back. used to be Victory right, Tomei is undeniably deserving of an Oscar. what a great show what a victory What a movie history fun win too

The Academy seems to hate the word “fun.” Although the industry now accepts that Cartoon shows are also difficult to get nominated for. It definitely happened. Melissa McCarthy for bridesmaidRobert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunderand Alan Arkin (Winner) for Little Miss Sunshine is the latest example But it’s still the exception to the rule.

How good would it be for Rose Byrne (spy), Leslie Mann (knock up) or Zack Galifianakis (hangover) who will be nominated for their big contribution? or even when it crosses the line Portrayal of Matthew McConaughey in the first film. magic mike? This year, I enjoyed Kate Hudson’s hilarious comeback. Onion Glass: The Mystery Knife to win a guaranteed prize

at least We also have Tomei victories, hopefully more and soon my biological clock is ticking like this!