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 the Haaga University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, specializing in marketing and copywriting.
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Currently streaming on Netflix is this star-studded 1994 film adaptation of a beloved 19th century novel starring Winona Ryder and Christian Bale.
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Now that the saga of "Stranger Things" has been completed, it's time to rank all five seasons of the show -- and some of the results may surprise you.
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"Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" swings across Disney+ with animated joy. We'll introduce you to the real life faces of the web-slinger and his friends.
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"Star Wars" is beloved for many things, including grand battles, space magic, and cool swords. We discuss the five most overpowered lightsabers in the lore.
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Some "Star Wars" antagonists don't reach their full potential on the big screen. These five villains are way more formidable than the films let on.
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Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. The French icon was known for her animal rights activism in addition to her time on the silver screen.
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The "Transformers" franchise spans across cartoons, comics, video games, and a large portion of Michael Bay's filmography. We rank the 15 strongest characters.
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Clint Eastwood's "American Sniper" has courted a lot of controversy over the years, but the Oscar-winning war drama is definitely worth watching on Paramount+.
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Romance Movies
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"When Harry Met Sally" is one of director Rob Reiner's most iconic films. But this romantic comedy with a well-earned happy ending almost didn't have one.
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TV Dramas
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"Snowfall" was a treat for crime drama fans. Created by John Singleton, it ran for six acclaimed seasons. A spin-off is in development, and we have the details.
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Many Stephen King adaptations are downright classics, from “Carrie” to “It.” Some King stories, however, are too wacky or disturbing to see the screen.
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"NCIS" loves covering the topic of the week, and the biggest one is ChatGPT. Featuring a new AI-focused episode, the series fails to deliver on its prompts.
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Hollywood great Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025 at the age of 89.
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Have you ever come across corrupted video files that just won't play? Discover how Stellar's Repair for Video can help.
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If you're on the lookout for a new social media platform to try, you should consider checking out Bigo Live.
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Streaming
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4K Video Downloader Plus is the best way to download your favorite videos, whether they're on YouTube, Facebook, and more.
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Drama Movies
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Many of Hollywood's biggest stars avoid working in the nude, but Michael Fassbender performed his full-frontal "Shame" scene for an unexpected reason.
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There are few iconic adventuring duos like Mario and Luigi. Yet, even after all these years, some fans still confuse which brother is older.
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TV Dramas
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Members of the Targaryen family play large roles on "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon," so how are Rhaenyra and Daenerys related?
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Comedy Movies
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"The Mask" is one of Jim Carrey's zaniest comedy vehicles, but a Japanese promotional poster for the film made it look like a terrifying horror movie.
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TV Dramas
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"Bridgerton" is notable for its use of Regency era slang, including the term "rake." Here's what the word means and why it applies to Simon Bassett.
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These AI-generated images show what Superman, Batman, and several other superheroes could look like as they enter their senior years.
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"The Blair Witch Project" scared audiences when it was released in 1999, but have we ever actually seen what the titular supernatural magic user looks like?
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Next time you and your buddies are watching a Marvel flick while nursing a few cold ones, why not turn the viewing into a fun drinking game?
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Justice Society and Justice League both have their fair share of heavy hitters -- but which superhero team is actually more powerful?
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Beta is one of the most memorable and terrifying villains on "The Walking Dead." Here's what viewers need to know about the character.
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Documentaries
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Netflix users are sharing their thoughts about a critically acclaimed documentary on the platform, praising the emotional story it tells.
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