Mario Marsicano

Mario Marsicano

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NYC advertising account guy turned blogger, Mario was one of the original contributors at YesButNoButYes, and is now proud to add mental_floss to his resume. Mario also runs childhood-inspired furnishings site, Jellio.com, home of cupcake seats, gummilights and Rubik's Cube tables.

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The Late Movies: TV Batman Window Cameos

Jerry Lewis was the first guest star to pay Batman and Robin a quick... READ ON

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The Late Movies: Security Camera Dance-Off

Sometimes, you just gotta dance. And sometimes you should check for cameras. Then again, this could be the break you've been waiting for. I remember the Safety Dance. So do these... READ ON

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The Late Movies: Halloween Pranks

Halloween is almost here. Just remember, scaring people can be a dangerous business. Nice right... READ ON

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The Late Movies: The Dating Game

Here's something that a lot of celebrities did before they got famous—appeared on The Dating Game. Read on to see early footage of Steve Martin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Jackson and more. Andy Kaufman gets stumped by a Santa Claus... READ ON

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The Late Movies: Halloween Pranks

Halloween is almost here. Just remember, scaring people can be a dangerous business. Nice right... READ ON

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The Late Movies: Famous Tracking Shots

In motion picture terminology, a tracking shot is a single continuous shot made with a camera moving along the ground, following the movements of the subject. Why this topic? Because I just watched Goodfellas for the 400th time, and there's a famous one midway through the movie. The Player Touch of... READ ON

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9 Movies That Always Make Me Cry

Happens every time. Flipping channels on Sunday, Rudy's on, and it's the final game. Obviously, I put down the clicker and prepare to hold back the tears, but it never works. I don't know what it is about that flick, but every single time I watch I'm transformed into an eight-year-old schoolgirl by the time he's carried off the field. So in honor of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, I present clips from nine films that make me—and many other guys I know—well up just a little. It's my first official... READ ON

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The Late Movies: Angel vs. Devil

You're in an all-day brainstorm session, coming up with ideas for a new spokesman for your client's product. A famous sports figure, trendy reality star, cartoon panda...who could it be? And then it dawns on you—let's do the Angel vs. Devil thing. No one's done that in a while. Have they? John Hodgman always seemed a little devilish to... READ ON

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Morning Cup of Links: Abandoned Subway Stations

Happy National Comic Book Day, everyone! Hope it's a great one for you. * Speaking of comic books, is there a superhero that Hollywood ISN'T making a movie about? This article lists a bunch of them. * Check out some of the History Channel's Misleadingly Titled Comedies. * The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations are out. KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers and LL Cool J are first-time nominees. * What happens when a subway station is abandoned? Here are a bunch of examples that answer the question. *... READ ON

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Morning Cup of Links: Terrible Restaurant Names

Did you know they're making a Monopoly movie? Here's a list of all the boardgame-based movies about to hit the big screen. * Anyone planning to see the Fame remake this weekend? Here's a Where Are They Now? article on the original cast. * If you're bummed out for any reason this morning, spend a few moments on kittenwar.com. * This is interesting—7 amazing engineering projects of today and tomorrow. Each one is destined to have its own Discovery Channel special. * From the "this should... READ ON

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