Clocks Jump in Time
You’ll need a keen eye to catch this next mistake. After Vinny requests a continuance to review Wilbur’s testimony, Judge Haller mentions that the clerk will call back after 3, giving Vinny a “stay of execution … unless he can win the case in the next 90 minutes,” implying that it would be 1:30 at that point. However, right after the recess, the clock outside Dave’s Barbeque shows 12:55, and just a few minutes later, it jumps to 4:25. Not only does this timeline not add up, but it also means Vinny would have been late for the trial.
Clocks Jump In Time
Pesci’s Oscar from “Goodfellas” Almost Made a Cameo
Speaking of Oscars, while Joe Pesci wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award for his role in My Cousin Vinny—which many consider an oversight—his Oscar from another film almost made a cameo. The night before shooting the scene where Pesci’s character appears in jail for contempt of court, he had just received an Oscar for his performance in Goodfellas. Having flown in directly from Los Angeles, Pesci arrived on set with his Oscar in hand during the first take. For a moment, it looked like the award might inadvertently make its way into the film!
Pesci’s Oscar From “Goodfellas” Almost Made A Cameo
