The Good Eye: Oh Buoyancy

... like Sandra Bullock in the Shenzhou capsule, hours after George Clooney's dimples have drifted into the fathomless beyond

"...decided to go to a South Austin spa called Zen Blend. The sole factor in my decision, besides an..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?

"...obvious care with which it has been made, all blend to invite the viewer to treat each shot as..."

July 9, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Cyberculture Evolution

From Zines to Zen With R.U. Sirius and Jon Lebkowsky

"...of Ivan Illich's de-institutionalizing philosophy and Shunryu Suzuki-Roshi's soto Zen sorta pushed me that way. We had a couple..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Screens Feature

Soldier of Fortune

Comic Steven Wright offers observations on his return to short film, "One Soldier," the pressure of following up an Academy Award, and this bad trick called life.

"...leave his fevered brain alone. It is a fine blend of deep theological ponderings, modern Zen koans, and comic..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Keep Date Night Alive With Our Al Fresco Dining Checklist

You have the time, why not make it special?

"...2) Blend one can drained pinto or garbanzo beans with the..."

May 29, 2020 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...monastic community who practice the art of mindfulness with Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. (World Premiere) VISIONS..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Seven Austin Places to Get Your Turmeric Fix

The year's hottest food trend takes root locally

"...MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil, turmeric, coconut milk, matcha, chai blend, maple, and grass-fed whey – is a perfect alternative..."

Jan. 23, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 22-28

"...torrents of good luck – you could adopt what Zen Buddhists called “beginner’s mind.” That means gazing upon everyone..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Home Slice Loves Selena, Jo’s Loves La Colombe, Nobody Doesn’t Love Churros, and Everybody’s Cooking Burgers

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Have you reached Peak Leftovers yet, citizen? Are you still on speaking terms with certain members..."

Dec. 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

CBD-Centric Gifts to Keep Your Holidays Chilled Out

Seven ways to calm the hell down during this stress-filled season

"...we spent quite a few weeks embracing a more Zen-like state (a feeling we've been chasing for years) thanks..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

World Cup Cocktails

A drink for each of the 32 teams in the tournament

"...between a London dry and a lowlands Scotch. A blend of neutral spirits, malt-wine (an impurity-laden spirit made from..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

AC Date Night: Casa de Luz and Imagine Tea Leaf

Who says brunch has to be unhealthy?

"...preferences. One gains enlightenment just by walking through the Zen-like garden to the community center's eatery tucked behind Barton..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Food Column by Adrienne White

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...career guidance at a local high school, a depressed Zen monk with a heavy metal past realizes that only..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Elsewhere, U.S.A.: How We Got From the Company Man, Family Dinners, and the Affluent Society to the Home Office, BlackBerry Moms, and Economic Anxiety

The scary tale of Elsewhere Man, the American professional with no authentic, core self

"...intravidual. This intravidual is a sort of Antichrist for Zen Buddhism (the Antibuddha?). Instead of being completely aware of..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Books Review by Tim Warden

Luv Doc Recommends: Wayne Hancock's Annual 'Dance Yer Stuffing Off' Turkey Trot

Continental Club, Thursday, November 22, 2007

"...and unremarkable at the same time. That kind of zen essence is not an easy thing to pull off,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Food-o-File

Off with our heads on some misreporting of the Lazy Fork Barbecue legacy; plus, an Independence Day Event Menu

"...Critics' and the People's Choice awards with Arkie's Secret Blend placing second with the critics and Berryhill Baja Grill's..."

June 30, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...with rough edges to burn. – Christopher GrayAMERICAN VODKA8pm, Blender Bar Balcony @ the Ritz Joining forces last year..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

The Pavilion

Director Dave Steakley and three outstanding Austin actors make a visit to The Pavilion, Craig Wright's bittersweet drama about two old flames who meet again at a high school reunion and ponder time's ability to widen chasms as well as heal wounds, time well spent.

"...an especially good choice for this task; her unique blend of sincerity, comic timing, and tractor-beam charisma pulls the..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Review by M.B. Rice

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...often wore black, not to be cool but to blend in with the night. And one thing was constant..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta runs down programs to take our minds off the upcoming election, along with programs to make us confront it.

"..."radical manifesto on the media-saturated global village, in a blend of antic wit, media critique, and technical experimentation."..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Press Bush on Wiccans

"...These cats are nailing down the military as second-class citizens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Phil Gramm voted to uphold..."

June 18, 1999 Column

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...as Fathead Newman and Illinois Jacquet for his masterful blending of blues moves in the traditional be-bop music he..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Exhibitionism

"...jolly old elves and repentant old misers, the charitable citizens of Bedford Falls and the twirling confections of the..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Arts Review

Scanlines

"...Like the acrobatic Sex and Zen, Chinese Feast shows that HK movies celebrate motion and..."

June 27, 1997 Screens Feature

The Connection of Merce Cunningham and John Cage Chance

"...trust that the score, sets, and costumes will all blend together in performance, considering that frequently he doesn't hear..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Arts Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Doll needs is some discipline, a little of the Zen that its heroine espouses for the perfect game of..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...a script the dialogue of which rarely stretches beyond Zen 101. With his impressive film credentials, Boorman is no..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...a script the dialogue of which rarely stretches beyond Zen 101. With his impressive film credentials, Boorman is no..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature