Kristian George Harloff (born October 1, 1975) is the former vice president of development at Collider Video. He also served as the host of Collider Jedi Council and Collider Live, is the current chairman and former team and singles champion of the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, and contributor to Collider Movie Talk.
Kristian joined AMC Movie News in 2014 and moved along with it to Collider. He took his show, Jedi Council with him, and expanded the Schmoedown to a full show.
Schmoes Know[]
Kristian is one half of the the movie reviewing duo "Schmoes Know" along with Mark Ellis. In 2016 it was announced that Collider had picked up the Schmoes and present all of their content, including the weekly live show, "The Schmoes Know Movie Show". Rebranded "The Schmoes Know Show", it began airing Thursday evenings from the Collider studios. in 2017, with the shows move to Wednesday nights, Kristian announced he would take an indefinite hiatus from the live show.
Schmoedown[]
Kristian is the Co-Creator, Commissioner and a sometimes competitor in the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. He is the announcer for most matches.
Kristian has competed in singles, as well as part of the one time champion Schmoes with Mark Ellis.
Match History[]
Singles[]
Date | Competitor | Round 2 Category | Outcome | Notes |
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9/4/14 | Cody Hall | Coming of Age | Win by KO | 2014 Ultimate Schmoedown |
9/25/14 | Finstock | Julia Roberts | Win by KO | 2014 Ultimate Schmoedown |
10/16/14 | Josh Macuga | Star Wars | Loss | 2014 Ultimate Schmoedown |
6/10/16 | Andy Signore | Action/Adventure | Loss | |
8/5/16 | Jason Inman | Action/Adventure | Win by TKO |
Qualification Match |
9/16/16 | John Rocha | Steven Spielberg | Loss | 2016 Ultimate Schmoedown |
12/16/16 | Josh Macuga (II) | Fantasy/Sci-Fi | Win by TKO | |
4/7/17 | Andy Signore (II) | Comic Book Movies | Win by TKO | |
5/19/17 | William Bibbiani | Scores and Soundtracks | Win | |
7/7/17 | Jeff Sneider | Fantasy/Sci-Fi | Win |
#1 Contender Match |
9/15/17 | Dan Murrell | Dramas | Win | Championship Match |
12/22/17 | Samm Levine | Animated | Loss by TKO |
Championship Match |
12/21/18 |
Finstock (II) |
Opponents Choice-Movie Taglines | Loss in SD (2nd/3rd) |
Commissioner Bowl |
Teams[]
"Schmoes"
Date | Competitor | Round 2 Category | Outcome | Notes |
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9/10/15 | Nerdist (Dan Casey & Jessica Chobot) | Fantasy/Sci-Fi | Win | 2015 Ultimate Schmoedown |
10/8/15 | Newbie (Miri Jedeikin & Sasha Perl-Raver) | Steven Spielberg | Win by KO | 2015 Ultimate Schmoedown |
10/29/15 | Rotten Tomatoes (Matt Atchity & Grae Drake) |
90's & Fantasy/Sci-Fi |
Win | 2015 Ultimate Schmoedown |
5/6/16 | B.O.B. (JTE & Finstock) |
War Movies & Star Wars |
Win |
Championship Match 2015 Ultimate Schmoedown Final |
10/25/16 | Top 10 (John Rocha & Matt Knost) | Spinners Choice-Movie Release Dates | Loss by KO | Championship Match |
3/21/17 | Top 10 (John Rocha & Matt Knost) (II) | Mixed Bag | Loss | #1 Contender Match |
"Collider"
Date | Competitor | Round 2 Category | Outcome | Notes |
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4/4/17 | Screen Junkies (Dan Murrell & Andy Signore) | Steven Spielberg | Win |
Exhibition Matches[]
Singles[]
Date | Competitor | Round 2 Category | Outcome | Notes |
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9/29/18 | Mark Ellis | Sly and Arnie | Win by TKO | Schmoe vs Schmoe Five Round Match |
9/27/19 | Tom Dagnino | Opponents Choice-Creed II | Win | Rocky Championship Match |
9/18/20 | John Rocha | Spinners Choice-Rocky III | Loss | Rocky Championship Match |
Teams[]
"Schmoes"
Date | Competitor | Round 2 Category | Outcome | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/31/19 | Patriots (JTE & Jeff Sneider) | Directors | Loss | Schmoes vs Patriots Reunion Match |
Ultimate Schmoedown Record[]
Year | Category | Result |
---|---|---|
2014 Ultimate Schmoedown | Singles | Semifinals (3rd place) |
2015 Ultimate Schmoedown | Tag Team | Winner |
2016 Ultimate Schmoedown | Singles | Quarterfinals (6th place) |
Awards and Nominations[]
Former Singles Champion
Former Teams Champion
2015 Teams Tournament Winner
Nominations:[]
2016 Babyface Team of the Year (Schmoes)
2016 Singles Match of the Year (Harloff v Signore)
2016 Babyface of the Year
2016 Team of the Year
2017 Comeback Player of the Year
2017 Match of the Year (Harloff v Sneider)
2017 Upset of the Year (Beat Murrell)
2017 Babyface of the Year
2017 Singles Player of the Year
2018 Upset of the Year (Lost Commisioner Bowl to Fyffe)
Wins:[]
2016 Singles Match of the Year (Harloff v Rocha)