So we finally started watching Firefly, Joss Whedon’s short lived science fiction show, for which a movie is coming out this fall. (Serenity)

We just watched the first episode (“Serenity Parts 1&2”) and so far I really like it.

Which has lead me to a rather confusing realization: Although I typically can’t stand to read science fiction, most of my favorite movies and TV shows are science fiction: Deep Space Nine, The 5th Element, Star Wars, The Matrix. I may hate Star Trek (the original series) but really, it’s because William Shatner makes my skin crawl.

And I love to read fantasy, but for the most part it’s not my favorite stuff to watch. Not only have I strenuously avoided The Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter movies, I’m actually actively opposed to watching them.

I don’t get it. Stuff that I’d hate reading, I love watching, while stuff that I love reading, I hate watching. Is everyone weird like this or is it just me?

Of course it doesn’t hold true across the board. Love Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lost Boys, but also love Charlaine Harris’ vampire books. I adore fantasy set in Japan and China (or their imaginary equivalent) and thought that Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers were fantastic.

Maybe this is why I don’t watch a lot of movies.