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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Happy June!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please share with everyone! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We have some exciting events for everyone to join the NFB of SC this month! If you enjoy audio described movies, trivia, technology presentations, getting fit or just talking about technology! Well, the NFB of SC is here for you!!!!!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The below listed events take place on the NFB of SC Zoom platform and all times are eastern. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:00 PM Everything Everywhere All At Once audio described movie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:00 PM Manchester By The Sea Audio described movie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM Trivia night Email David Bundy at <a href="mailto:bundy@pobox.com">bundy@pobox.com</a> to register<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM Technology presentation TBA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>SC Tech Talk takes place every Saturday at 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NFB of SC Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>+13017158592,,8032543777# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Everything Everywhere All at Once<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Rating R<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Run Time 2 hours and 19 minutes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Evelyn Quan Wang is a middle-aged Chinese American immigrant who runs a laundromat with her husband, Waymond; two decades earlier, they eloped to the United States and had a daughter, Joy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>In the present day, the laundromat is being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Waymond is trying to serve Evelyn divorce papers in an attempt to get her attention so they can talk about their marriage; Evelyn's stern and demanding father (referred to as Gong Gong, Cantonese for 'maternal grandfather'[15]) is visiting for her Chinese New Year party; and Joy is dealing with depression[16] and has a strained relationship with her mother, which also includes Evelyn's reluctance to accept that Joy is a lesbian as well as Joy's relationship with her non-Chinese girlfriend Becky.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>At a tense meeting with IRS inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre, Waymond's body is taken over by Alpha-Waymond, a version of Waymond from the "Alphaverse." Alpha-Waymond explains to Evelyn that many parallel universes exist because every life choice creates a new alternative universe. The Alphaverse, led by the late Alpha-Evelyn, developed "verse-jumping" technology, which enables people to access the skills, memories, and bodies of their parallel selves by performing bizarre actions that are statistically unlikely.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The multiverse is threatened by Jobu Tupaki (Alpha-Joy), whose mind was splintered after Alpha-Evelyn pushed her to extensively verse-jump; Jobu experiences all universes at once and can verse-jump and manipulate matter at will. She has created a black hole-like "everything bagel" topped with everything,[17] which appears as a toroid singularity[18] that could destroy the multiverse.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Evelyn is given verse-jumping technology to fight Jobu's minions, who converge on the IRS building. She discovers other universes in which she made different choices and flourished, such as becoming a kung fu master and film star; she also learns of Waymond's plans with the divorce papers. Alpha-Waymond believes that Evelyn, as the greatest "failure" of all Evelyns in the multiverse, has the untapped potential to defeat Jobu.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Gong Gong is taken over by Alpha-Gong Gong, who instructs Evelyn to kill Joy to stop Jobu from using her to enter Evelyn's universe. Evelyn refuses and decides to face Jobu by gaining powers through repeated verse-jumping. Alpha-Gong Gong, convinced that Evelyn's mind has been compromised like Jobu's, sends soldiers after Evelyn. While they fight, Jobu locates and kills Alpha-Waymond in the Alphaverse. As Jobu confronts Evelyn in her universe, Evelyn's mind splinters, and she collapses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Evelyn uncontrollably verse-jumps alongside Jobu across bizarre and diverse universes. Jobu reveals she does not want to fight at all, but that instead, she has been searching for an Evelyn who can see, as she does, that nothing matters, while killing the Evelyns that do not agree with her. She brings Evelyn to the everything bagel, explaining that she wants to use it to allow herself and Evelyn to truly die. Upon looking into the bagel, Evelyn is initially persuaded, and acts cruelly and nihilistically in her other universes, hurting those around her.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>As Evelyn is about to enter the bagel with Jobu, she pauses to listen to Waymond's pleas in her universe for everybody to stop fighting and to instead be kind, even when life does not make sense. Evelyn has an existentialist epiphany and decides to follow Waymond's absurdist[19] and humanist[20] advice, using her multiverse powers to fight with empathy[21] and brings happiness to those around her; in doing so, she repairs her damage in the other universes and neutralizes Alpha-Gong Gong and Jobu's fighters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>In her home universe, Evelyn reconciles with Waymond, accepts Joy and Becky's relationship and tells Gong Gong of it, and talks with Deirdre after Waymond convinces Deirdre to let them redo their taxes. Jobu decides to enter the bagel alone while, simultaneously in Evelyn's universe, Joy begs Evelyn to let her go. Evelyn tells Joy that even when nothing makes sense and even though she could be anywhere else in the multiverse, she would always want to be with Joy. Evelyn and the others save Jobu from the bagel, and Evelyn and Joy embrace.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Some time later, with the family's relationships improved, they return to the IRS building to refile their taxes. As Deirdre talks, Evelyn's attention is momentarily drawn to her alternative selves, before she grounds herself back in her home universe.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cast<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>(Clockwise) Everything Everywhere All at Once stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and James Hong (not pictured is Stephanie Hsu)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang, a dissatisfied and overwhelmed laundromat owner; and as several other versions of Evelyn in alternate universes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Stephanie Hsu as Joy Wang, Evelyn's daughter; and Jobu Tupaki, Alpha-Evelyn's omnicidal daughter whose growing nihilism is a threat to the entire multiverse.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ke Huy Quan as Waymond Wang, Evelyn's meek and goofy husband whose humanist existentialism is the antidote to Jobu's nihilism; and as Alpha-Waymond, from the Alphaverse; and other versions of Waymond in alternate universes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jenny Slate as Debbie the Dog Mom, a laundromat customer. Her original name of Big Nose was changed for the film's digital release because of its association with Jewish stereotypes.[22]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Harry Shum Jr. as Chad, a teppanyaki chef working alongside an alternative Evelyn in another universe.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>James Hong as Gong Gong (Cantonese for 'grandfather'[15]), Evelyn's demanding father; and Alpha-Gong Gong, Alpha-Evelyn's father in the Alphaverse who wants Evelyn to sacrifice Joy to impede Jobu.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jamie Lee Curtis as Deirdre Beaubeirdre, an IRS inspector; and as other versions of Deirdre in alternate universes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tallie Medel appears as Becky Sregor, Joy's girlfriend; Biff Wiff appears as Rick, a laundromat customer; Sunita Mani and Aaron Lazar appear as actors in a musical film Evelyn watches; Audrey Wasilewski and Peter Banifaz appear as Alpha RV Officers; Andy Le and Brian Le appear as Alpha Trophy Jumpers; Li Jing appears as Evelyn's kung-fu teacher,[23] and Michiko Nishiwaki appears as Evelyn's kung-fu opponent and co-star.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Manchester By The Sea<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Run Time 2 hours and 17 minutes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Run time R<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Lee Chandler is a depressed and asocial janitor who lives alone in a basement apartment in Quincy, Massachusetts. One day, he receives a phone call informing him that his brother Joe, a fisherman who lives in Manchester-by-the-Sea, has suffered cardiac arrest; Joe dies before Lee can make it to the hospital.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Lee insists on being the one to tell Joe's teenage son Patrick about his father's death. While making funeral arrangements, they are reminded Joe's body cannot be buried until spring as the ground is frozen. Lee makes plans to remain in Manchester, living in Joe's house until the delayed burial.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>When Lee meets with Joe's attorney he is shocked to discover Joe named him as Patrick's legal guardian. Flashbacks reveal that Lee once lived in Manchester with his then-wife Randi and their three small children. One night after hosting a raucous party, an intoxicated Lee forgot to put the screen in front of the fireplace, leading to a house fire that killed his children. No criminal charges were filed against him, as the police ruled it a tragic accident. However, at the station, a guilt-ridden Lee stole an officer's gun and attempted to shoot himself dead, before being subdued. Lee and Randi subsequently divorced, and he left town. He is reluctant to commit to the guardianship, as it would require him to move back to Manchester.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Plans are begun for Patrick to move to Boston with Lee but Patrick has strong ties to the Manchester community and stubbornly objects. Lee commits to staying until the end of the school year. Patrick wants to live with his estranged mother Elise, who still lives in the area. Lee is opposed to this as her history with alcoholism led her to abandon her family, but Patrick decides to reconnect with her over lunch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Elise has committed to Christianity and sobriety with her fiancé Jeffrey, but during an awkward meal with them, Patrick finds he is unable to connect with her. He is further unsettled when Jeffrey emails him and insists on being an intermediary in any future communication between them. Lee's positive comments about Elise's sobriety lead Patrick to believe his uncle is trying to get rid of him, assertions Lee denies.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>In response to this strain in their relationship, Lee takes steps to possibly extend his stay in Manchester and seeks to spend more time with Patrick. Over time, they re-establish their bond, despite conflicts over Joe's boat, Patrick's girlfriends, and their future living arrangements.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>However, staying in Manchester is still painful for Lee, as he is surrounded by reminders of his past. One day, Lee runs into Randi with her newborn child. A sobbing Randi expresses remorse for her treatment of Lee during their divorce and asks him to have lunch. He deflects her apology, feeling that he does not deserve it. When she insists they reconnect and pleads with him not to "just die", Lee is overwhelmed with emotion and has to leave before he breaks down.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Distraught, Lee gets drunk at a bar, picks a fight with strangers, and is knocked out. He wakes up in the living room of Joe's friend George and breaks down in tears. At home, Patrick shows his uncle deference after seeing his battered state and pictures of his deceased children. Lee arranges for George and his wife to adopt Patrick so that he can remain in Manchester while Lee takes a job in Boston. When Patrick asks Lee why he cannot remain in Manchester, Lee says that he "can't beat it."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>During a walk after Joe's burial service, Lee tells Patrick he is searching for a residence in Boston with an extra room so Patrick can visit whenever he wants. In the final scene, Lee and Patrick go fishing on Joe's refurbished boat, which Patrick has inherited.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cast<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler, a grief-stricken loner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Lucas Hedges as Patrick Chandler, Lee's 16-year-old nephew and charge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ivy O'Brien as young Patrick[note 1]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Michelle Williams as Randi, Lee's ex-wife<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kyle Chandler as Joseph "Joe" Chandler, Lee's brother and Patrick's father<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>C. J. Wilson as George, the Chandlers' family friend<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tate Donovan as Patrick's hockey coach<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kara Hayward as Silvie McGann, one of Patrick's girlfriends<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Anna Baryshnikov as Sandy, one of Patrick's girlfriends<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Heather Burns as Jill, Sandy's mother<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Gretchen Mol as Elise Chandler, Joe's ex-wife and Patrick's mother<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Matthew Broderick as Jeffrey, Elise's fiancé<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Josh Hamilton as Wes, Joe's lawyer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kenneth Lonergan in a cameo as a Manchester pedestrian<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Stephen Henderson as Mr. Emery, Lee's boss<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Erica McDermott as Sue, the boat yard boss<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:SteveCook@tweesecake.social">SteveCook@tweesecake.social</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>@CSTDofNFBSC@tweesecake.social<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you would like to join a brand new Email list dedicated to Mastodon and supporting apps! Below is the information to subscribe and post to the Mastodon list!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>To subscribe, send a message to: <a href="mailto:mastodon+subscribe@groups.io">mastodon+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>To post send a message to : <a href="mailto:mastodon@groups.io">mastodon@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>