OneLinerArchiveMarch 20, 2026

OneLiner — March 20, 2026

Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939), The Italian Job (1969).

Matinee

I am your father.

Answer: The Empire Strikes Back ()

Only two people on set knew the real line. The actor read 'Obi-Wan killed your father' as a decoy.

Primetime

Elementary, my dear Watson.

Answer: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ()

Ranked #65 on AFI's list. This exact phrase never appears in the original stories — it was invented for film.

Midnight

You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

Answer: The Italian Job ()

The famous traffic jam cliffhanger was designed to set up a sequel that was never made.

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