Angry extraterrestrials and ping-pong champions: A preview of what movies are streaming and in theaters this winter

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Folks, we’ve made it. The end of the year is upon us. As with every year, our theaters and smart TVs will be filled with a sometimes cheerful mix of heady award hopefuls, mind-numbing but merry comedies, big box office blowouts and some out-of-left-field curveballs. A few seasonally appropriate