My Cousin Vinny
dir. Jonathan Lynn (1992)
Very few comedies hold up after 30+ years, but this one does! Adroitly scripted and impeccably directed, with bravura performances by Marisa Tomei (Oscar for best supporting actress), Joe Pesci and Fred Gwynne, My Cousin Vinny remains an eminently quotable courtroom classic.
Disorganized Crime
dir. Jim Kouf (1989)
An underappreciated comedy/heist film with more subtlety in both its script and performances than the marketing (and even a first viewing) might suggest. Rubén Blades, Fred Gwynne and Lou Diamond Phillips are particularly convincing in playing serious roles within the comedic framework.