How Did They Win: Marisa Tomei (‘My Cousin Vinny’)


Listen to a PREVIEW of the ninth episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O’Brien and Amy Thomasson about Marisa Tomei winning Best Supporting Actress for “My Cousin Vinny” at the 1992 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why they were nominated, why four of them lost, why Tomei won, and all the notable snubs.

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Music included on this episode:

“Way Down South” by The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Clips included on this episode from:

“Enchanted April” (Miramax)

“Howards End” (Columbia)