As I exited the shuttle, an evening sea breeze washed over the parking lot, and I observed the pre-game bustle of the LA Chargers vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fans buzzed with anticipation, many wore jerseys for either team, and roadside vendors grilled by the wayside. Then it appeared. Emerging from the ground was a silvery metallic form, resembling part spaceship, part breaking wave. Mystery and awe at once. In a city that creates epic films, I felt like I was in one.