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OneLiner — September 1, 2026

Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring Zootopia (2016), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Alien (1979).

Matinee

It's called a hustle, sweetheart.

Answer: Zootopia ()

Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde the con-artist fox. Disney's 2016 film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Screened as one of the top-grossing animated films of the decade.

Primetime

I'll be right here.

Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ()

E.T.'s farewell to Elliott, touching his forehead. Spielberg's 1982 film won four Oscars including John Williams's Best Original Score. Held the box-office record for over a decade.

Midnight

I admire its purity.

Answer: Alien ()

Ian Holm's Ash on the xenomorph. Ridley Scott's 1979 film. H. R. Giger's creature designs. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley. The 'perfect organism' speech is the film's philosophical anchor.

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