Firefly Q's and Summer Plans

Okay, I'll admit to utter Firefly indifference despite karabair's best efforts. But then I read winterlive's post about her experiences at the Serenity premiere (no spoilers, go read) and got kinda teary and Joss-lovey and so I guess I'll go see Serenity. Question: Do I have to watch the Firefly eps before I see the film? If so, can someone (Carrie or Samantha) email me and just give me a synopsis?

( Road Trip! Possibly to you? )

ETA: Looks like Massachusetts is Sue's flist party central come July.

Oh, and lest I forget:

Happy Birthday xanphibian