Finished the Firefly series and watched Serenity (3rd time for the latter, but first time for the former). It was an interesting experience. I'm just repeating myself, but the series had a lot going for it, if the darn plot weren't nearly always centered on glorified prostitution and other sexual plot points. That was truly disappointing to me, but many other aspects were quite interesting, including the variety of characters. My understanding is that the comics address the end of the Blue Hand dudes and the entrance of the Operative, but I wish the Blue Hands were addressed on screen. Jubal Early was a very funny bad guy.

As for the movie, I loved it even more this time, though I'd always enjoyed it before. It's not overly sexual, addresses many of the loose ends of the show, feels like a natural extension to the series (though I again emphasize that it stood well for someone who'd never seen the show), and was just plain exciting and well paced. I really enjoyed it.

Watched Beyond with John Voigt. An interesting movie about a guy who hunts down those who kidnap children. Has a supernatural twist. Not the greatest in the world, but I liked it more than I'd expect of a movie of this type.

Also saw Taken with Liam Neeson. Similar vein as Beyond, I'm sure you all know, as Liam Neeson's teen daughter gets kidnapped and sold into sex slavery. Dealt with the topic well and largely unoffensively (though I could have used less skin at a couple of points), and it was pretty cool to see Qui-Gon Jinn brilliantly infiltrate and so effectively disrupt this evil trade that truly exists. I felt sorrow for none of his victims except a certain woman with a bullet in her arm...maybe that one was too far. Still, excellent film.