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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As James Gunn's DC Universe looks to recast iconic superhero roles, one suggestion for Wonder Woman could prove to be the perfect choice.
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FX's "Fargo" has proved to be a hit with audiences and critics alike - we ranked all five seasons of the crime drama to determine which is the best.
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Horror movie "The Ritual" features one of the genre's most terrifying and powerful monsters. Here's what audiences need to know about the villain.
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From big screen action films to TV dramas, Michelle Monaghan has made a name for herself as an actor -- and accumulated quite a lineup of hits along the way.
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"The Strangers" has frightened horror fans for over a decade, but what you may not know is that the film's plot is based on more than one true story.
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Billy Bob Thornton became a household name thanks to "Sling Blade," but the acclaimed film has remained impossible to stream - until now.
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Superman is one of the most powerful superheroes in the entire DC Universe, but his most famous and popular pet, Krypto, might be even stronger.
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Comedian Lauren Lapkus has amassed a plethora of acting credits over the course of her career, and we've ranked her best projects so far.
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There's more to the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise than three movies - here's how to watch the entire story, including the shows and specials, in order.
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There are plenty of "Children of the Corn" films to pick from -- but what order should you watch them in?
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Casting young Gibbs for "NCIS: Origins" was no easy task, but Mark Harmon was immediately impressed when Austin Stowell auditioned for the prequel.
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The plot of "Fury" features so many memorable and tense moments that some viewers might start wondering whether the movie is based on a true story.
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Over the course of her career, Gemma Chan has appeared in several high-profile movies and TV shows. Here's our ranking of her best projects.
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Amazon's "Fallout" series couldn't be filmed in a real apocalyptic wasteland, so these locations were used to recreate the video game's iconic locations.
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Before his untimely death filming "The Crow," Brandon Lee made a name for himself appearing in various action movies. Here's our ranking of his work.
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With nearly five decades of experience, Andy Garcia is one of Hollywood's most prolific and acclaimed actors. Here are his ten best roles, ranked.
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Like many John Hughes films, "Uncle Buck" is notable for its strong cast. Here's what happened to the comedy's actors after the movie premiered.
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For decades, audiences have loved munching on popcorn at the movie theater, but why is it the go-to snack? Here's what you need to know.
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"Agatha All Along" continues to tease the true identity of Aubrey Plaza's character, along with the reason she's unable to kill the titular Marvel witch.
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"Agatha All Along" confirms Mephisto exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which could be a problem ... unless it ties into the franchise's future.
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It's been nearly three decades since Michael Bay's "The Rock" stormed theaters, and the cast has changed a lot since then - including one major loss.
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The animated "Elemental" charmed audiences around the world - here are seven more movies to watch if you loved Pixar's warm-hearted romance.
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Longtime co-host of "American Pickers," Frank Fritz, is dead. The fan-favorite reality show star was 60 years old when he passed away.
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Bill Skarsgård has made quite a splash in Hollywood, following in the footsteps of his father and brothers -- here are some of his best films and TV shows.
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Po may be the Dragon Warrior, but the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise has other popular characters, including Monkey - but who voices the simian martial arts master?
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The raunchy animated film "Sausage Party" boasts an impressive star-studded voice cast. Here's why the characters sound so familiar to viewers.
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He may be best known as the DCEU's Superman and as Geralt on "The Witcher," but those are far from the only movie and TV roles Henry Cavill is known for.