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 the Haaga University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, specializing in marketing and copywriting.
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Stories By Pauli Poisuo
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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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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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"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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"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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Netflix users are sharing their thoughts about a critically acclaimed documentary on the platform, praising the emotional story it tells.
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Elizabeth Olsen has performed without clothing before and isn't opposed to doing so again - but there's one type of nude scene she won't participate in.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in several movies and TV shows over the years, and some of those performances have not aged very gracefully.
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"Peaky Blinders" is famous for using Nick Cave's "Red Right Hand" as its theme song. Here's the meaning behind the classic track.
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"Agatha All Along's" massive Season 1 finale answered most of the series' questions, but a few pretty major ones remain to be solved somewhere down the road.
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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.