“The Carpathian” Josh Horowitz entered the match with a singles record of 0-0. This was his first career singles match. He represented The Quirky Mercs.
“The Stingray” Paul Walter Hauser entered the match with a singles record of 0-0. This was his first career Movie Trivia Schmoedown match. He represented The Usual Suspects.
First Round
Horowitz missed one question, scoring seven out of a possible eight points. Hauser missed one question, scoring seven out of a possible eight points. The missed questions were:
Category: Horror/Thriller
What 1984 horror comedy features performances from Judge Reinhold, Dick Miller, and Phoebe Cates?
Hauser’s Answer: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Correct Answer: GremlinsCategory: Animated
Which comedian voices Tow Mater in the Cars franchise?
Horowitz’s Answer: Owen Wilson
Correct Answer: Larry the Cable Guy
The score at the end of the first round was 7-7.
Second Round
Horowitz deferred so Hauser spun first. He got Viola Davis and kept it. He went to multiple-choice twice, answered four out of four questions correctly, and earned six out of a possible eight points.
Horowitz spun Romance, decided to spin again, and got Ed Harris. He answered four out of four questions correctly and earned eight out of a possible eight points.
The score at the end of the second round was 15-13 to Horowitz.
Third Round
Hauser went first. His two-point question was in the category of Directors and he got it correct.
Who directed the films Adventures in Babysitting and Mrs. Doubtfire?
Hauser’s Answer: Chris Columbus
Correct Answer: Chris Columbus
Horowitz’s two-point question was in the category of Fantasy/Sci-Fi and he got it correct.
What 1996 film features supporting performances from Mary McDonnell, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, and Mae Whitman?
Horowitz’s Answer: Independence Day
Correct Answer: Independence Day
Hauser’s three-point question was in the category of Movie Quotes and he got it correct.
The famously ad-libbed line, “I’m walking here! I’m walking here!” is from what 1969 movie?
Hauser’s Answer: Midnight Cowboy
Correct Answer: Midnight Cowboy
Horowitz’s three-point question was in the category of Biopics and he got it correct.
What Hollywood screen legend played real life characters such as Charles Lindbergh, Glenn Miller, and Wyatt Earp?
Horowitz’s Answer: Jimmy Stewart
Correct Answer: Jimmy Stewart
Hauser’s five-point question was in the category of Coming of Age and he got it correct.
Who plays Hailee Steinfeld’s brother in Edge of Seventeen?
Hauser’s Answer: Blake Jenner
Correct Answer: Blake Jenner
Horowitz’s five-point question was in the category of Romantic Comedies and he got it correct.
Rosamund Pike plays Jane, Keira Knightley’s sister, in what 2005 film?
Horowitz’s Answer: Pride and Prejudice
Correct Answer: Pride and Prejudice
The final score was 25-23 to Horowitz.
Other Details
Hauser answered 14 of the 15 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 93.33%. His record is now 0-1.
Horowitz answered 14 of the 15 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 93.33%. His record is now 1-0.
