Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Roswellian


Roswell: a small town in New Mexico. Aliens have landed here in more than fifty years prior to the year 2000, but the Aliens that attend Roswell High are only 16. Roswell has created a strong online Internet community. The cultural anxieties that this show has may seem outdated, but the community support that this show has was a key a safe haven and place of support for people after September 11th. The show seems odd and the writing is a slower pace than most millennial shows. The characteristics that this show has are different that more current shows but it still shows class problems between Michael and Max. Max was brought into a warmer household than Michael that had middle class living standards. Michael wasn’t as “lucky” when he was found after they were released from their alien capsules. This class difference gives more significance to Max and Isabel have a place in the town and with their family. It is harder for them to leave and run away from Roswell than it is for Michael. Michael believes his foster dad is only using him because he wants the monthly check. Having a familial background leaves Max and Isabel with different morals. Michael doesn’t mind skipping school or breaking and entering into the sheriff’s office. Max also has another object that makes him want to stay in Roswell and not flee. He has feelings for Liz, who is the main reason as to why the aliens are contemplating leaving Roswell. These personal relationships have kept them in Roswell and if Michael didn’t have a connection with Isabel and Max than he would leave in a minute. To me it seems that the show works to look into the deeper meaning of relationships between people and people “not of this earth.”

Monday, March 7, 2011

Bedarra Island- A Tropical Retreat

A exquisite place to vacation. Located on the Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. This beautiful villa has many amenities  that will keep you coming back. More Photos and Information here!