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Location

Helsinki, FI

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

  • John Cena naked on stage

    Why John Cena Was Naked At Oscars 2024 - A Streaker Callback Explained

    Actor and WWE star John Cena took the stage naked at the 2024 Academy Awards as a callback to a streaker incident in 1974. Here's what happened and why.

  • Zack Snyder looking concerned

    Zack Snyder Knows Why Fans Hate Him - But Is He Right?

    "Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder is not afraid to tackle his divisive filmmaking reputation head on, especially when it comes to what fans think of him.

  • Timothy McGee looking concerned

    NCIS Season 21's Major 1000th Episode Guest Star Spoiled By Sean Murray In New Photos

    The 1,000th episode of "NCIS" is bound to see some familiar faces from seasons past -- including one character whose appearance was already spoiled.

  • MCU Rumor May Reveal Moon Knight's Identity In Marvel Zombies (SPOILER: He Sucks)

    Marvel will reportedly introduce a new Moon Knight in the upcoming "Marvel Zombies" animated series, with a very different hero under the iconic mask.

  • Dragon Ball Creator & Famed Manga Artist Akira Toriyama Dies At 68

    "Dragon Ball" creator Akira Toriyama has died on March 1. The artist behind one of the world's popular and long-running manga and anime franchises was 68.

  • Three Spider-Men landing on statue

    Secret Wars Won't End Marvel's Cinematic Multiverse For One Key Reason (Report)

    "Avengers: Secret Wars" won't end the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse for one key reason. Here's what things could look like after the Multiverse Saga.

  • David Corenswet and Superman side-by-side

    Superman's New Movie Costume May Rip From A Controversial Look - With 3 Rumored Changes

    The latest intel from a leading Hollywood scooper suggests David Corenswet's Superman might rock a rather interesting yet divisive costume on the big screen.

  • Paul in cloak and stillsuit

    Dune: The Disgusting Fremen Detail The Movies Ignore

    The stillsuits worn by the Fremen in the "Dune" films aren't as advanced as they are in the books, and the reason behind this may be TMI for some viewers.

  • Denis Villeneuve smiling

    Why Dune 2's Director Had To Cut A Very Specific Curse Word - 'I'm Sorry, I Failed'

    Denis Villeneuve's attempts to sneak a regional specific swear word into "Dune: Part Two" were thwarted by pronunciation issues.

  • Donnie Wahlberg's Instagram Posts Are Leaving Blue Bloods Fans In Tears

    Donnie Wahlberg's social media activity has hit fans right in the feels as "Blue Bloods" closes in on its emphatic finish line.

  • 5 Shows To Watch If You Like Shark Tank

    "Shark Tank" fans looking for similar reality shows to watch have a nice variety to choose from. Here are some of the best options available.

  • Mikey, Johnny 5, Frank Drebin

    5 Classic Movies From The '80s You Forgot Are Getting Reboots

    Several classic films from the 1980s are set to get modern-day makeovers. Here are a few '80s films that already have reboots in the works.

  • The Boys Dunks On Donald Trump With New Homelander Sneaker

    Donald Trump's golden "Never Surrender High-Tops" are mocked in Amazon Prime Video's latest piece of viral marketing for "The Boys."

  • Twitter Thinks The Simpsons Predicted Glasgow's Willy Wonka Event Fiasco In 1993

    "The Simpsons" continues to "predict" the future, this time with two episodes that eerily mirror the viral Willy Wonka Experience fiasco.

  • Richard Lewis looking surprised

    Richard Lewis' Best Curb Your Enthusiasm Episodes

    One of Richard Lewis' most prominent roles was that of playing himself on "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Here are some of the comedian and actors best episodes.

  • Lord Yoshii Toranaga looking serious

    Why Lord Yoshii Toranaga From FX's Shogun Looks So Familiar

    Hiroyuki Sanada, star of the new adaptation of "Shogun," is not just one of Japan's most respected actors but one of the screen's most fearsome swordsmen.

  • Reddit Still Hates That GilletteLabs Father-Son Commercial - Here's Why

    The GilletteLabs commercial featuring a father-and-son TikTok duo is making viewers annoyed for all kinds of reasons, from the delivery of lines to the attire.

  • Blue Bloods Teases New Treat Williams Tribute Episode Details

    "Blue Bloods" plans on paying tribute to veteran actor Treat Williams, and his character of Lenny Ross, when it returns for its next episode.

  • What To Expect From The NCIS Franchise's 1000th Episode: Story Details, Airdate & More

    The "NCIS" franchise is about to release its 1,000th episode. With this in mind, here's what fans can expect from this major milestone event.

  • Rick Harrison's Family Confirms Whether Pawn Stars Will Address Adam's Death

    Adam Harrison, son of "Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison, died in January 2024 at age 39. It's now been confirmed whether his death will be mentioned on the show.

  • Kevin Costner smiling on horse

    Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga Trailer Is A Far Cry From Yellowstone

    Kevin Costner's highly anticipated Western film series has released its first trailer. But is it anything like his days in Yellowstone? Decidedly not...

  • Kenneth Mitchell looking thoughtful

    Kenneth Mitchell, Star Trek: Discovery Star, Dead At 49

    Actor Kenneth Mitchell has died at age 49. He was known for his roles on "Star Trek: Discovery," "Jericho," Captain Marvel" and "The Old Man."

  • The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - Why Major General Beale Looks So Familiar

    "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" features a well-known actor in the role of Major General Beale. Here's where you may have seen him before.

  • Terminator red eyes looking ominous

    Could AI Evolve Into Terminator's Skynet In Our Lifetime? Our Expert Explains

    With the rise of AI around us, is time to start fearing for a doomsday-like scenario? To answer that, Looper consulted an AI expert to weigh in on the issue.

  • Jack McCoy looking thoughtful

    The Real Reason Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy Left Law & Order

    Sam Waterston exited "Law & Order" on Season 23, Episode 5. Here's a look at why the actor decided that this was the right time to leave his iconic role.

  • Avengers as cowboys composite

    AI Reimagines Marvel & DC Superhero Actors As Cowboys & It's A Gosh Dang Hoot

    An Instagram user used artificial intelligence to reimagine the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DCEU. The results are pretty awesome.

  • Ewen MacIntosh looking serious

    The Office Actor Ewen MacIntosh Dead At 50

    Ewen MacIntosh, who played "Big Keith" Bishop in the British version of "The Office," has died. The actor was 50 years old.

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