5. “Futurama” — Despite the popularity
of “The Family Guy,” this Matt Groening creation is the
funniest cartoon series since “The Simpsons.” Buy the
first two seasons on DVD, or just pay homage by watching the
canceled series on the Cartoon Network.
- Kate Green
- Courtesy of New Line
4. “Pirates of the Caribbean” — Now on
DVD. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and a parrot … is there
anything left to say?
3. “Les Miserables” comes to Detroit —
This award-winning musical may have closed on Broadway, but you can
still enjoy the magic of the wretched right here in Detroit. It
hits the Fisher Theatre just in time for the holiday break.
2. “Wolves of the Calla” (Fifth in the
“Dark Tower” series) — Stephen King continues
the story of the Gunslinger’s quest for the Dark Tower in one
of the best book series ever.
1. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the
King” — The historic final film in the trilogy hits
theaters the 17th! It is so exciting but also so very sad at the
same time …