Death Note Live Action Movie

Pacific Place

600 Pine St
Seattle
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Tues May 20, 2008 7:30
Wed May 21, 2008 7:30

Yagami Light is a brilliant college student who, one day, finds a notebook simply titled "Death Note." Inside of this book is a list of rules and details as for the use of the "Death Note." When he realizes the power he holds, he decides he's going to make over the world. He wants to make it into a better place by killing those who do others harm. He has been nicknamed by the police "Kira." L, a brilliant detective who lives in secrecy, rises from the shadows and puts his life on the line trying to capture Light. Both L and Light believe themselves on the side of Justice, and the two match wits trying to show exactly which of them is "good" and which of them is "evil."

THE YOSHIDA BROTHERS @ The Tripple Door

Wednesday 05/21/2008

Mainstage
7PM & 9:30PM (21+)
$20 adv / $23 day of

Genre: Asian Pop

Superstars in their native Japan, young Tsugaru-shamisen virtuosos Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida-The Yoshida Brothers-have effected nothing short of a cultural revolution with a muscular reinvention of the ancient three-stringed instrument, giving it the fiery passion of a rock 'n roll guitar. Online world music portal World Music Central notes, "Clad in formal, ceremonial attire of kimonos and hakama pants, but sporting the dyed light brown hair that is trendy among Japan's savvy youth, the Brothers play the age-old Tsugaru-shamisen-an instrument akin to a rustic three-stringed banjo-with the fervor of Jimi Hendrix."

Beyond the rock star status these Pacific Rim mavericks have achieved at home with their signature East-meets-West interpretation of a time-honored musical form, they are fast winning major international acclaim as well. By coaxing startlingly vivid sounds out of their timeless instruments, they have reinvigorated Tsugaru-shamisen for a new generation, incorporating elements of jazz, American folk, pop, Latin music, blues and more into their unique musical tapestry.

With the 21st century's unprecedented pan-cultural exchange of art and ideas, there is a global sensibility seeking transformative musical experiences, setting the stage perfectly for the Yoshida Brothers upcoming international tour and their cross-culturally pioneering album III, the making of which, says Kenichi, "broadened our musical sensibilities." "I have a renewed appreciation of the Shamisen when I step out of Japan," adds Ryoichiro. "It is still a rather rare instrument in foreign countries and we would like to be pioneers in spreading the Shamisen sound."

The commercials for the Nintendo's Wii video game console that began airing in North America in November 2006 feature the Yoshida Brothers song, "Kodo (Inside the Sun Remix)."


For more information, visit www.domo.com/YoshidaBrothers

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Seattle Internation Film Festival May 20 thru June 15

SIFF Cinema Theater and Box Office

Discover extraordinary films every day of the year!

321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue, McCaw Hall
In the heart of Seattle Center's theatre district
Show Information: 206.633.7151
Email: boxoffice@siff.net

When Does the Box Office open?

SIFF Supporters—Thursday, May 8
General Public—Sunday, May 11

What are Box Office hours?

Monday through Saturday: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday and Memorial Day: Noon to 6:00pm

Where is the Box Office?

For your convenience, we have a fully-functioning Box Office located in Downtown Seattle! Located at Pacific Place, Sixth and Pine, Level 2. At this location you can take care of all Festival pass and ticketing needs.

SIFF Cinema (321 Mercer Street at McCaw Hall, Seattle Center) and the SIFF Main Office (400 Ninth Avenue N in South Lake Union) are also fully-functioning Box Office outlets.

Theater Venue Box Offices: Beginning May 23, all of these locations can process will-call, day-of-show, and advanced ticketing. The immediate screening has priority for ticket sales over advanced ticket sales; this allows proper timing for theater traffic to run smoothly. Regular venue box offices cannot handle pass processing or pickup.

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