Pauli Poisuo
School
Haaga University Of Applied Sciences
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Comics Imprints, A24 Films
- Pauli is well-versed in European cinema and keeps a "Mads Mikkelsen list" of actors from Scandinavian dramas and goofy comedies who'll inevitably end up playing Hollywood villains.
- Due to his incurable habit of scribbling notes and article ideas during screenings, he owns a collection of battered Moleskines that are full of some of the worst handwriting known to man.
- A lifelong student of pop culture trends, Pauli is well-informed on a number of entertainment industry topics.
Experience
Pauli has written thousands of articles for various online outlets since 2011, collaborating with some of the finest word-crafting minds on the internet to surf the pop culture zeitgeist. Apart from his work on Looper, Grunge, Mashed, The Modern Rogue, TopTenz, and others, he was a regular columnist for comedy juggernaut Cracked.com from 2013 to 2017, covering a wide variety of subjects and crafting pop culture analysis for up to millions of readers every week. You may have read his printed words in the books "The De-Textbook: The Stuff You Didn't Know About the Stuff You Thought You Knew" and "Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Lists." Before Pauli discovered the internet, he was a finalist in the 2009 Portti science fiction writing competition with his short story, "After War Came."
Education
Pauli has a BBA from Haaga University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, specializing in marketing and copywriting.
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Stories By Pauli Poisuo
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Classic "Star Wars" character Jabba the Hutt didn't start out looking the way he did when he made his debut in "Return of the Jedi."
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Here's what you need to know about "Greetings from Atomville," an AI-generated horror series that's found popularity across social media platforms.
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While filming "Batman Returns," Danny DeVito had a scary incident with a monkey that could have been more horrifying than any Penguin scheme.
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The Star Trek franchise has introduced several concepts over its history, including Red Directives. Here's what you need to know about the Starfleet command.
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“The Umbrella Academy” Season 3 introduced Sloane Hargreeves as a foil and eventual love interest to Spaceboy. So what happened to her in Season 4?
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The second trailer for "Kraven the Hunter" showcases the movie's many characters. However, fans are getting pretty confused by the way some of them speak.
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The Creeper in "Jeepers Creepers" is a terrifying horror movie villain, but a fan theory suggests that the creature isn't the movie's actual threat.
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The second trailer for "Kraven the Hunter" further showcases the titular antihero, teasing a worthy addition to Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
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Critics have seen "Alien: Romulus," and they have some pretty strong opinions about the movie. Here are the first reactions to the latest "Alien" film.
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The “Mandalorian & Grogu” movie footage revealed at this year's D23 event might hint at a bold new road Disney is taking when it comes to Star Wars films.
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As confirmed at D23, "X-Men '97" Season 2 is going to feature some iconic costumes from the comics and the return of some longtime fan-favorites.
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The Wampa is one of the most fun creature designs in the original "Star Wars" trilogy -- but what's going on beneath that furry mask?
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This unusual mid-90s superhero team was banned by Marvel Comics, but they still exist as a forgotten cartoon. And you can still watch it today!
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Sheldon Cooper has many eccentric habits in "The Big Bang Theory," and one episode of "Young Sheldon" sheds some light on his eventual bathroom schedule.
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The 1976 sci-fi film "Logan's Run" features a dystopian 23rd-century society that hides a dark secret. Here are the film's actors who are still around today.
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Dr. Julian Bashir on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was played by Alexander Siddig from 1993 to 1999. Here's what he's been up to in the decades since.
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A new Star Wars comic series could bridge an important gap between the original trilogy and "The Force Awakens" by showing a key moment of galactic history.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" is fast approaching, and the first critic reactions to the MCU summer blockbuster are here. Here's what they're saying.
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Ever wonder what characters on "House of the Dragon" should look like based on their book descriptions? An AI-generated video answers that question.
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The first batch of episodes of "Cobra Kai" Season 6 sets the stage for an epic finale, but there are a number of things that just don't make sense.
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"House of the Dragon" and "Game of Thrones" fans have no doubt heard of the Doom of Valyria, but what exactly caused this great city to be destroyed?
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"Cobra Kai" fans have been looking forward to a specific fight for a while, but despite some teases, the Season 6 premiere still doesn't deliver it.
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"Cobra Kai" Season 6 featured the surprising arrival of Master Kim Sun-Yung. Here's where you know the actor who is portraying him from.
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Curious to find out who will betray Rhaenyra Targaryen on HBO's "House of the Dragon"? There's a George R.R. Martin book you should check out.
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“Cobra Kai” will come to an end with Season 6, but it may be repeating one of “Game of Thrones'“ most divisive issues from the HBO drama's final season.
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Donald Trump’s failed assassination at the hands of Thomas Matthew Crooks has changed the world in even small ways, like “The Boys” Season 4 finale.
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Is “Longlegs” starring Nicolas Cage a true story? Not exactly. But a real life crime did influence the film, and its ending is all the scarier for it.