Josh Parkinson

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• 13 "Spider-Man 2" (2004) - How Spidey Surpassed even Himself This Time Around

  Nutshell Analysis: 100% web-spinning, Mary Jane lovin', Spidey goodness! "What more can be said for the webhead's new movie but "perfection." ... The action and visuals blow you away, the humor grabs you by the funny bone, and even the dramatic portion leaves you entirely consumed."

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Jun 30, 2004

• 12 'Fahrenheit 9/11' (2004) - Strong Documentary by Micheal Moore

  Nutshell Analysis Total: 97% incredibly powerful, and perfectly and unobtrusively humorous, portrayal of unfortunate reality. 3% of its only major fault, a title sequence that was simply too long. Micheal Moore releases his latest documentary probing Bush, his administration's actions, and the war in Iraq as a result of 9-11. The film plays through with power, skill, and intelligence to become an impressive work, even if you don't agree with what he says through it.

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Jun 26, 2004

• 11 'Dodgeball' (2004) - Grabbing Professional Sports by the Ball

  A silly, funny, Ben Stiller comedy, 'Dodgeball' was no feat of comedic genius, but was an entertaining ride nonetheless. Peanut Rating: 80% sweet salty deliciousnous, 20% overcooked and shriveled. See it. Or in the words of another recent Stiller character, "Do it. Do it."

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Jun 24, 2004

• 10 'American Splendor' (2003) Peanut Rating: The Whole Peanut!

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Nov 04, 2003

• 9 'Lost in Translation' (2003) Peanut Rating: The whole peanut.

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Oct 19, 2003

• 8 'Thirteen' (2003) Peanuts Rating: The Whole Peanut

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Oct 09, 2003

• 7 'Seabiscuit' (2003) Peanut Rating: Empty Shell

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Sep 29, 2003

• 6 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' (2003) Peanut Rating: Flaming Shell

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Sep 24, 2003

• 5 'Dirty Pretty Things' (2003)

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Sep 15, 2003

• 4 'Blue Car' (2003)

  in Video — by Josh Parkinson — on Sep 10, 2003