Part Four - The Esther Project

In order to stitch the two halves of this boring movie together; and in order to hit the viewer over the head with exactly how out-of-touch our hero's fantasy about Esther had become, Don and I ventured down to the grubby part of town, an old deserted railway station in the late summer of 1975, to capture some 'soul searching' moments on film. Why in the world Don's character would choose this destination for any soul searching has always been a bit of a question mark, and I understand there are some fan websites set up that still discuss it. But at least on his way down here, Don managed to purchase a new tie.

Yes, Esther finally makes her first appearance in this short section - or at least how our hero remembers her. I was trying not to reveal too much of Esther for the audience; as if this was more a dream than reality. But in retrospect, maybe the footage of Don and Brenda strolling thru Stanley Park together in their best Sunday clothes, should have instead been shot amongst the same dirty train tracks and overgrown weeds as the sulking scenes were. That might explain why he came down here, plus it would have been plum hilarious to watch.

And while it's far too late now to fix it, I still think Don should have been carrying his old brown suitcase in each and every bloody scene of this movie! Even in the lovely soft focus flashbacks!