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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Although Herbie the Love Bug himself might still be going strong, the original "The Love Bug" film sadly has only one actor left from its 1969 production.
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"Bridgerton" stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan have excellent chemistry on-screen, but are they a couple in real life? Here's what you need to know.
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Megan Fox’s "Transformers" character Mikaela was a bonafide boss who was dumped when the actor was fired from the series. But there is a way back.
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Roman Parker, the father of Alden Parker on "NCIS," is played by an experienced actor who's appeared on many TV shows, movies, and miniseries since 1979.
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Phasers -- the weapons Starfleet personnel carry and use in the "Star Trek" universe -- are more versatile and useful than you may think they are.
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Longtime "Bridgerton" fans will likely want to check out more of Nicola Coughlan's work, especially after viewing the first half of Season 3.
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This AI work shows live-action versions of Storm, Magneto, Gambit, Jubilee, Bishop, Jean Grey, and Rogue based on their appearances in "X-Men '97."
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They may appear to have nothing in common, but a wild fan theory explains how Mary Poppins and Pennywise from "It" are members of the same alien race.
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Beloved actor Christopher Lloyd brings the formidable Star Trek villain Commander Kruge to life. Here's what the veteran performer looks like in real life.
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At one point during development on "Obi-Wan Kenobi," the creative team toyed with the concept of giving the titular Jedi a truly depressing life on Tatooine.
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The WNBA and underwear brand Skims released a new commercial featuring some of the league's best and brightest players wearing the sleek garments.
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An AI-generated trailer imagines a new version of an X-Men movie from the 2000s, but unfortunately, a couple of the casting choices are very problematic.
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King Charles released his first portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo, but Twitter only sees one face: Ghostbuster 2’s main villain, Vigo the Carpathian.
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The "X-Men '97" Season 1 finale features several cameos, including one from a beloved "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor you might have missed.
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Lorne and Maggie’s "Chicago Med" romance took a weird turn in Season 9, Episode 11, and now it feels a lot like a storyline ripped from "Grey’s Anatomy."
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As "The Conners" reaches the end of its sixth season, it teases big changes for Darlene and Ben -- maybe even revisiting an old pregnancy storyline?
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The death of 9-1-1 crew member Rico Priem in a car crash has put ABC on the hot seat following reports that he died after working two straight 14-hour shifts.
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Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa in George Miller’s Mad Max prequel. However, the film left her so shaken, she couldn’t watch the first cut. Here’s why.
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Following the tragic events of "Young Sheldon" Season 7, Episode 12, star Iain Armitage shares an emotional Instagram post commemorating his co-star.
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William Shatner has a creative idea for how his character James T. Kirk could return to the screen. He says he'll only revisit the role if the story is good.
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The Borg Queen is one of the most memorable villains in "Star Trek" history -- but what are the actresses who played her up to these days?
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When filming "Mother of the Bride," Brooke Shields felt bad for Benjamin Bratt having to do a nude scene, so she made sure he wasn't the only one.
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John Leguizamo recalled how he and Patrick Swayze nearly had a fistfight while filming "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar."
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With a diverse filmography, Brittany Murphy proved she was a talented and versatile performer, but the actor's career was tragically cut shot when she died.
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"Doctor Who's" new villain, the Maestro, is incredibly dangerous, but they might just be setting the stage for the arrival of the show's biggest bad yet.
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Comedian Sinbad has returned to the stage after a prolonged absence. Here are the health issues he's been dealing with during his time away from the spotlight.
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The CBS procedural action drama "S.W.A.T." has gone through many things, but star Shemar Moore still has high standards for one particular aspect of the show.