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.
- Before Pauli discovered the internet, he was a finalist in the 2009 Portti science fiction writing competition with his short story, "After War Came."
Experience
Pauli has written thousands of articles for various online outlets since 2011, collaborating with some of the finest wordcrafting minds of 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. A lifelong student of pop culture trends, Pauli is well-informed in a number of entertainment industry topics. 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."
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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"Ahsoka" episode 7 introduces yet another cool Jedi power in Ahsoka Tano's arsenal. But shouldn't it be impossible for her to use it like that?
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"Cobra Kai" Season 6 is coming — but when does it premiere, and what should you know about it beforehand? Here are the details of the upcoming season.
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"Rick and Morty" Season 7 might introduce new voice actors for the titular pair, but it also features plenty of familiar elements — including these characters.
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Eleanor Bishop's tenure on "NCIS" has plenty of memorable episodes. Here are some of the best ones that you should watch, according to Reddit.
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"Loki" is a show that's full of surprises, and perhaps the coolest of them all is Alligator Loki. But did you know his original design was almost too cute?
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Ahsoka Tano may be a powerful warrior and a disciplined Force user, but as one fan has pointed out, her ship might not be as clean and hygienic as you'd expect.
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Once again, "Deadliest Catch" has a fascinating new fishing boat. Let's take a look at the F/V Aleutian Lady and its capable captain, Rick Shelford.
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Barry "The Collector" Weiss doesn't always turn a profit in "Storage Wars," but one particular locker turned out to be very lucrative for him.
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The final trailer for Gareth Edwards' "The Creator" teases a truly unique and captivating sci-fi universe that is sure (and ready) to break our hearts.
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"The Big Bang Theory's" Sheldon Cooper would have you know that he's just about the smartest guy out there ... but how does he compare to Robert Oppenheimer?
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Ahsoka Tano's big Purrgil scene in "Ahsoka" Episode 5 is surprisingly similar to Dory's big moment in "Finding Nemo." But which whale whisperer is better?
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Jacen Syndulla uses an extremely rare Force ability in "Ahsoka" Episode 5. Here's how it connects the character to a lost corner of the "Star Wars" universe.
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Reddit isn't exactly enamored with former "Deadliest Catch" star Elliott Neese for a number of reasons. Here's why many fans think he's the worst.
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Frank Fritz hasn't been on History's "American Pickers" since 2021, but he nevertheless remains a regular conversation topic among fans of the show.
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Like every other show, Amazon Prime Video's "The Boys" has its ups and downs ... and some fans think that Season 3's lowest point is "a giant nothing."
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With just eight episodes, Netflix's live-action adaptation of "One Piece" moves plot at a brisk pace. But how many chapters of the manga version does it cover?
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What's Luffy's relation to the former Pirate King Roger, in Netflix's live-action "One Piece," and how are they connected to the mysterious Will of D.?
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Thanos' creator Jim Starlin has had some choice words about the Marvel Cinematic Universe before. Now, he compares it unfavorably to "The Flash."
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Ross Geller's girlfriend Julie is a pivotal character in "Friends" Season 2. Let's take a look at the actor playing the role, and where you've seen her before.
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Sifo-Dyas is a particularly obscure "Star Wars" character, but don't let that fool you. The Jedi master is as important to the plot as he is mysterious.
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Chicago P.D.'s Marina Squerciati had a heartwarming reunion with her old "Chicago Med" colleagues, Nick Gehlfuss and Torrey DeVitto. Here's what happened.
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Marrok is without doubt the most mysterious antagonist on "Ahsoka," and the show's Episode 4 may hint that his secret is a particularly dark Force power.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 4 features a big lightsaber fight between Ahsoka, Sabine, Shin Hati, and Marrok. It's a clear homage to a brutal "Star Wars" movie battle.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 3 gives us a cool lightsaber scene in space, but could the weapons really function that way in real life? The answer is a pretty solid no.
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Smash Mouth's "All Star" is an important part of "Shrek," but if one person would've had his way, the song wouldn't have appeared in the movie.
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Jiren and Vegeta have already clashed in "Dragon Ball Super," but thanks to the importance of forms, the question of which character is stronger is complicated.
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Son Goku has been the hero of "Dragon Ball Z" for ages, but a certain character is stronger than him. This could mean big things for the franchise's future.