Crickets - Project Direct 2008/2009

[HDFEST]

Brilliant trailer. You did a wonderful job.

[pacifisto0o0o]

That was good!

[thebeststoryevertold]

That was such a cute little vid, thanks!

[Buschox]

Nice one^^

[mcnik23]

that was so funny

"the cricket orgasim"lol

[JosephAnneCaro]

Blown away. Great stuff. (and mad for Harold too.) A bit discouraging though. I just graduated filmschool. Your stuff is so wonderful. And you seem to be having such a hard time getting your stuff out there. Cripes!

BTW, your website doesn't have any way to email you. Maybe that's by design.

Need a continuity fella?  That's me.

Thanks,

Joseph Caro

Writer/Filmmaker

Hollywood - really Burbank, but Hollywood sounds soooooooooo much better.

818-557-8641

[francisstokesdotcom]

Thanks, Joseph! Glad you like the videos - if I need a continuity person I'll keep you in mind!

[MadeWithRealEmu]

So wonderful.

[smokinggun6]

That was good ! ?Better than the one that got first place !!!

[pfranks44]

i gotta say that was pretty good. funny stuff

[Bolson333]

sweet, i liked it.

check out my entry into the contest its called "Proof Positive" its on my profile.

i'd like to get ur opinion on it.

[burnonepro]

love it!

[KwameNewton]

Where's Elvis?

[francisstokesdotcom]

His landlord is named Elvis.

[KwameNewton]

Oh, lol...I was thinking it was Presley...

[sweetboycalvin]

I loved this!

[RJben]

hahaha...loved the idea! just the fighting about the rent...I would change the angles...great on the humor and the ending!

[supermmarcos]

LOL... the orgasm moment is the best ever

[luffyrasheed]

She is bitch

[linney69]

i like the concept..

[kyrah114]

i think this has no point and really for the sex part and her bringing home the crickets at the end.

[lovemeformenotanyone]

yeah i def. agree.shes a good actress though

[RudeVegetable]

She could have bought ear plugs.

[chaosmitt]

not bad but not good enuff the production

[greenflakes69]

the chick is beautiful

[zrocool63]

awesome, keep it up!

[dancedintherain]

that was cute

[Karen12307]

okkkkkkk......

[Sunset875]

whore?of course not!

she's unfaithful..once in a while

[Superfoxhunter1]

Hello, the acting is good as is the humour. The plot is well constructed and the story kept my attention. Although there is nothing wrong with the any of the story it does not have that something special that will set it apart from the other entries in my opinion. Nonetheless, an entertaining and humourous piece. Thank you and good luck.

[gogiryeah]

this was very good. deserved a win.

[stephaniemarkham]

Thank you, we agree!

[redius0]

Its funny ! but not enough good to win in sundence :)

[GaySingleMulatto]

Predictable - (though bearded Caucasian men in jockey shorts is always appealing). We're a mature audience (100 years of film); you've got to surprise us with new ideas.

[Heidikins017]

lol Who would have realized she was a whore!?!? lol jk jk.

Still interesting, and I get it at least.

4/5

[wwjdgurl22]

I'm sorry. I think both the actors and filmmakers involved in this project are very talented and exhibit great technique. I just find it unfortunate that a good short film seems to necessitate a sex scene these days. I was really enjoying watching things pan out, and it was a witty, well-shot film. I just found the one bit kind of disappointing, you know? I was looking forward to seeing creative ways that fellow filmmakers could tell a comedic love story without explicit sex.

[stephaniemarkham]

The sex is the story. He is the human cricket. This is his mating ritual. Get it?

[wwjdgurl22]

Hmmm, yeah. I get it.

[LPR1974]

Frank! Love this. So funny, thoughtful, short and sweet. Loved the "Thirsty Whale" poster too...

Anyway, keep up the fantastic work. Stephanie was great in it too!

Lesley

[blastoons]

Funny! Good job.

[EarnestPrat]

My pick, absolutely! Great work!!

[ghoshwhowalks]

very funny and nice. i think the sex scene is perfect the way it is.

[delsejomi]

Funny!!

[MeredithFilms]

Funny, reminded me of the SNL shorts.

[torabi10]

Rly liked the film. The characters made this one, and the dialogue is solid. Great job guys.

Check out our film, Interview with the recluse.

THanks!

[WeaponXTI]

Great film. Funny stuff.

Check out

- WHITE COLLAR CRIMINALS project direct - if you get a chance

Good luck!

[Prophet373]

Well written. but needs work. goodluck.

[5point6productions]

cute ending. check out ours if you get a chance: synopsis

[white1rc]

So sexual, kinda. Liked it good job.

Check out my submission, "Closet Party" and let me know what you think.

[JakeKovnat]

thanks for the comment francis! I really enjoyed your film as well.

[dizzythegreat]

Kick ass.

I couldn't tell you why, but I really enjoyed that. A lot.

[VioletTigress]

Awesome! The ultimate revenge!

[Sephern]

That was great and I see your material getting better (atleast in a public eye), but I can honestly say that there was something off in the sex scene and I think it was actually her night gown. Not that I'm asking for nudity, but something more like a bra seems more fitting but I can understand that it was unwanted by you all to have her that exposed.

[stephaniemarkham]

I was wearing a bra, I assure you. A black polka dot bra. They sell them at H&M, if you would like one. YouTube does not allow nudity, not that it would have been appropriate for this project anyway...

[Sephern]

Oh, I'm just saying that the effect of the sex scene would have been better with a bit more nudity. ^_^ And being a gentleman (or atleast trying :p), it's not anything perverted, the scene just seemed off without it. Like...the outfit took away from the comedy some how.

[djaxle]

Cricket Orgasm...brilliant.

Well done!

[kevdiddy]

I'm glad crickets don't like the Portland rain.

That was great Frank! Stephanie was awesome too.

Thanks for the entertainment.

[amiefgirl]

funny as always & a sweet side! Ahhhh.

[Critic5000]

based on the rating criteria this is my review:

Lighting 5/6.25

Sound 3/6.25

Editing 4.5/6.25

Cinematography 4.5/6.25

Acting 10/12.5

Script 10/12.5

Originality 18/25

Overal Impression 19/25

74/100 very good score, that puts you in the top 3 so far, sound was a little rough in some areas a little high in others, great story telling and thats the most impotant part for me. Great acting too, you might have a chance at the top 10, but the sex scene is a little racy.

[Sephern]

Woah, woah, woah, you can't judge that. The acting was great and so was the script, plus your overall impression and originality are weak, this was pretty freakin' original given the fact that it's the start of a series. I sully your review and your reviewing name.

[kidparagon]

and you are?

[ButtFaceFactory]

kinda like smooth jazz.

[MBBarnett]

It's nice to see someone work on a piece for the sheer joy in filmmaking.

Your writing is well-versed; utilized well yet not overwhelming in its occurrence. Your characters are believable and likable; and your visuals work well enough to support what's more important (your story).

Only gripe I had was that it could've been longer (had the contest not restrained it)

[Amorous357]

Tony, I need directions to the Thirsty Whale..

[colorfulstripes]

I really like this. :)

[bobbendick]

I love Tony's underpants, kung fu and loud / brief lovin'.

[cassiolinozo]

very nice! kind of crazy, but cool!

check this: Wordless (Sem Palavras) - project direct

[benrelf]

Very funny!

Check out my film NEXT DOOR

[cromtq]

good stuff

[JoelLaFlamme]

Nice video, very well shot,Interesting concept, how long have you been filming? We have a submission too it's of the zero budget variety but I'd love you opinion, It's called "IceBreaker project direct"

[victorpeceno]

it is a Master Piece

love the acting, is really amazing

and the whole peace of the story

absolutely a master piece

long time ago without seeing something so cleaver

Congrats!!

[euphorial]

Haha fucking cricket orgasm. I love this, especially the ending. You never have let me down, though I REALLY miss God, Inc.!!!

[instigatorstudios]

That was funny!!! The sound a cricket makes isn't from rubbing it's legs together!!!

Good Luck, check out mine if you get a chance

[heycmack]

Really good! I don't know this girl, but it's the best one yet.  Great!

[billythehick]

not bad mr. stokes, not bad at all...

[eAquarius]

Cricket Casanova!!!!! Tony You had to have written the manicotti line yourself!

[eAquarius]

Tony! The underwear was a great choice. You could sign it and sell it on ebay when you're REALLY Famous!

[sheltonfilms]

well done francis!

[blndmnd1]

I loved the ending! This was great :)

[FSennheiser]

Cute.

[Modstar]

Chirp chirp great movie, y'all! Steph is amazing! -Mike

[lowedaddy8]

Awesome Job!!! Loved it!

[RickCoppola]

aww.. she missed her cricket... that was so cute XD

[FallingStar17]

Unless she just wanted to sleep with another exterminator

[racheloliva]

Awesome! See? That cricket in your bedroom did bring you luck! And never, never kill a cricket. My wise friend Elizabeth Pan told me that--- AFTER I had killed it. Very bad. Very, very, very bad.

Great film!

[shadowhunter483]

This was pretty good. Glad to see your back making films.

[victorpeceno]

Great Work!

[genmaximus110]

I liked it. The ending could go two ways, though: She realized that the crickets were the only thing she had in life and wanted them back, because without them she was even more bored. OR She got the crickets so she'd have to call the exterminator again, even though he said he wasn't ready to be in a relationship.

Makes one think...

It was a nice work, though and I look forward to more from you.

[vamp666babe]

Very good.

[TheMigratingHobos]

haha... that was pretty good.

but wait.. the ending meant that she, wanted more sex? lol?

[kenotube]

I think she was hoping for a different exterminator.

[vamp666babe]

And less silence?

[cruelht]

Great video!

[meteosmaster]

XD That was great, especially the ending!

[Chrifu]

Aw, that's really cute.

[katrinatecxidor]

i loved it!

[bobbyjustbobby1]

great video

[Vanuch]

Really well done, and funny. Bravo!

[newbsauce11]

I liked it! Very creative!