Went to see the James Bond film (Casino Royale) on Friday - really excellent. It had character and depth to go hand in hand with the usual high-octane action. Daniel Craig is a fantastic Bond with his piercing blue eyes and rugged looks. Eva Green as Vesper Lynd was enthralling. Both these actors are currently filming Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, which I really can't wait for.

Less enjoyable was Serenity, watched on DVD. I'd heard only good things about this so was disappointed to find the characters fairly clichéd action types, and a storyline where every next move was expected. I need less teeth-gritting, gun-toting characters with a dark past please. Unless done as well as Bond in Casino Royale.