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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The end of Season 2 of "Loki" has huge ramifications for the titular god of mischief. Here's his new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe explained.
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Throughout The Marvels, Carol Danvers is referred to as the Annihilator by the Kree, but why? Are there any ties to Marvel Comics? Let's take a look.
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The Marvels does a pretty good job of introducing characters from elsewhere in the MCU, but there's one movie that may help understand a little surprise.
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in "The Marvels," Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms. Marvel face Dar-Benn, whose powers and weapon make her comparable to Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet.
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According to a report, Kevin Costner's time as John Dutton is thought to be over. This would mean the character won't return for "Yellowstone" Season 5, Part 2.
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Jimmy Dorsey had a rather short tenure on "Gold Rush," leaving after a dramatic fight. But even before the show started, he took issue with the equipment.
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"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" brings the Spengler family back to where it all begins — the streets of New York City. But this time, there's an Ice Age?!
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Industry insiders are claiming that Doctor Doom will not be replacing Kang as the major MCU villain going forward amid the Jonathan Majors problem.
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Comic readers might recognize Atom Eve as the most powerful hero in "Invincible" thanks to a secret ability that effectively makes the character immortal.
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"Frasier" is known for being one of the funniest sitcoms ever made, but the show could deliver an emotional gut punch as well.
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The "Loki" episode "Science/Fiction" gives us an idea of what Mobius M. Mobius, Hunter B-15, Casey, and Ouroboros used to be up to in their civilian lives.
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Season 2 of "Loki" has seen the titular character make full use of his ability to time-slip through various timelines, and that's made him extra powerful.
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Legal documents reveal "Chicago Fire" star Miranda Rae Mayo's per-episode salary after renegotiating her contract following the tenth season.
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Season 1 of Netflix's "One Piece" introduces three of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but over time, the source material has a total of 11 of them.
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Michelle Williams has earned a variety of impressive accolades throughout her acclaimed career, which started with a guest spot on a '90s TV show.
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Matthew Perry did such a good job playing Chandler Bing on "Friends" that even his bloopers are perfection. Here's what just might be the best one.
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The popularity of "Friends" could make it an intimidating show for newcomers, but Aisha Tyler remembers how Matthew Perry's kind gesture made things easier.
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Superman's rogues' gallery is as good as Batman's, and James Gunn's reboot is the best time for villains like Brainiac and Livewire to finally see daylight.
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"Loki" Season 2 just confirmed the most sadistic villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and even though the series is full of them, it's not even close.
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Here are some of the many movies and TV shows where you may have seen Mary Stuart Masterson, who plays Aunt Jane in Five Nights at Freddy's.
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Season 1, Episode 4 of the "Frasier" reboot reveals how Niles Crane's son David has taken after his father and uncle in this rather embarrassing way.
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A new trailer for Netflix's "Maestro" offers more insight into the movie's depiction of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre's relationship and careers.
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The rumor is that Matt Reeves' Batman sequel will use Clayface, but the Gotham City rogue who deserves a realistic reboot is Waylon Jones, aka Killer Croc.
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"Loki" Season 2 has presented what might be the weirdest love triangle in the MCU. And that's saying something considering another relationship in "Loki."
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In "Season 1, Episode 3 of the 2023 "Frasier" sequel - "First Class" - there's a hilarious reference to the original series. Here's what it is.
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David Hyde Pierce didn't join Kelsey Grammer in the "Frasier" reboot, and the in-story reason for Niles' absence may be sadder than you'd expect.
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In "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 2, Episode 12, powerful sorcerer Kento Nanami has an intense moment with curse user Haruta Shigemo that is driving fans wild.