2008-04-13
Pramida wanted to drink spiced tea latte at Borders today. I was so hung over from last night at Pedro’s that I was in no mood to step out. Saw two films back to back. I wasn’t expecting much from the second film called Nine Queens since I wasn’t too impressed with Fabian Bielinsky’s other film I’d seen called El Aura; but the film just grabs you by the balls and doesn’t let them go. Coming back to chai at Borders, I am glad I went. I came across this new album by Dengue Fever-Venus on Earth. I heard their interview on NPR a few weeks back and was quite intrigued. I can’t put my finger on what it is about the music but it gets to you. The track ‘Tiger Phone Card’ is my personal favorite. The album art is funky. It stood out on the stands. It managed to make an impression despite several albums with colorful Cuban, Brazilian and African albums in the International section. Their philosophy sort of reminds me of Wes Anderson’s Cinema. The band members seem to be right out of one of his films. I forgot to mention that Pedro’s is a Mexican cantina and is really sexy, right there in between these big office buildings. Pramida goes there every other week on Fridays for some Happy Hour ritual that a few of her colleagues started. A fun bunch. One of them is married to a guy who likes to drink rum and they have invited me home for Old Monk and Biryani. I have company now. I just made green tea and this music… I am really enjoying this evening. wish you guys were all here. One day.
Congratulations to Dylan fans. Pulitzer!??