Pickpocket (1959) is widely considered one of Robert Bresson’s greatest films; it helped define his ascetic, minimalist cinematic language and influenced generations of filmmakers. “The nimble crime of the title… is itself a work of art.” Michael Castelle | History of Cinema

69 reactions · 12 shares | 1985 Marty McFly back in 1885 imitating 1976 Robert De Niro’s Travis Bickle in the 1990 ‘Back to the Future Part III’ | History of Cinema | Facebook

648K views · 1.5K reactions | In creating “Star Wars,” George Lucas hired Ben Burtt to develop the sound effects that transformed cinema. Burtt crafted iconic sounds, like the lightsaber’s hum from a film projector and TV buzz, Chewbacca’s voice from various animals, and R2-D2’s beeps using his own voice. The TIE fighter roar combined an elephant call with a car on wet pavement, setting a new industry standard. | History In Pictures | Facebook