A street is a story in asphalt - so it's a paradox that the streets are the one place where the movies play fast and loose with continuity, something to which L.A. streets lend themselves as naturally as does the city's psyche.
Interpretation
Streets embody narratives and experiences, yet in the world of movies, they often lack consistency.
The quote suggests that the streets of a city hold countless stories, akin to the narrative layers found in asphalt. However, the representation of these streets in films often diverges from reality, reflecting the chaotic and fluid nature of both the urban environment and the psyche of its inhabitants, particularly in a place like Los Angeles, where the film industry thrives.
In practice
When discussing urban storytelling in a film studies class.
I believe in God, Mozart and Beethoven, and likewise their disciples and apostles; - I believe in the Holy Spirit and the truth of the one, indivisible Art; - I believe that this Art proceeds from God, and lives within the hearts of all illumined men.
You don't merely give over your creativity to making a film - you give over your life! In theatre, by contrast, you live these two rather strange lives simultaneously; you have no option but to confront the mould on last night's washing-up.
It has often been observed that the repercussion of poetic language on prose language can be considered a decisive cut of a whip.
If I had not been successful as a director, then I'm sure I would still be telling stories. I would have continued on 16mm or found a different medium through which to tell them.
So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal and the teaching so much needed if we are to see the whole of life, and to now serve the whole of life, holding no traditions essential to the great TRADITION. Nor cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but-instead-exalting the simple laws of common sense-or of super-sense if you prefer-determining form by way of the nature of materials.
Most people wouldn't know music if it came up and bit them on the ass.
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