TV Reviews7.3/10
‘Esmeralda’: Baby Swap, Blind Girl, and the Rich Family That Ruined Itself
A tale of two infants exchanged in a single night, raising one rich and one blind, whose love must overcome ruinous pride.
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Tag: 1997
Movie Reviews3.7/10
Robin Williams Can’t Save Flubber From Its Own Scattershot Ambitions
A tale of a professor whose invention, though wondrous, cannot save him from a dull and repetitious film.
Album Reviews8/10
Nick Cave’s 1997 Album Ditches Loud Guitars for Quiet Confession
A quiet, tender record of confession and faith, Nick Cave's Boatman's Call weighs stillness against the weight of being alive.
Album Reviews2/10
Melvins Push Sludge Into Noise on Honky — and the Result Is a 2/10
A look back at Melvins' 1997 album Honky, a strange, sprawling record that rewards patience and punishes it in equal measure.
Album Reviews8/10
Deftones Turn Grief Into Sound on ‘Around the Fur’
A look back at Deftones' 1997 album Around the Fur, where heavy metal meets soft melody without settling on either side.
Album Reviews7/10
Kylie Minogue Takes Risks on ‘Impossible Princess,’ Mostly Lands
A review of Kylie Minogue's 1997 album Impossible Princess, weighing its highs ('Drunk,' 'Jump') against its weaker tracks.
Album Reviews8/10
David Bowie’s ‘Earthling’: Bowie Wrestles With Fame, Aging, and Creativity on a Brave, Strange Album
A review of David Bowie's 1997 album Earthling, a strange, ambitious record about sound, identity, and fear.
Album Reviews7/10
Prince’s Acoustic Detour ‘The Truth’ Earns a 7 Out of 10
Prince's 1997 acoustic album The Truth is an intriguing but uneven set — raw, spare, and best in moments like '3rd Eye' and 'The Other Side of the Pillow.'