PAGE TWO Features & Entertainment CANYON NEWS SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 “NEW GIRL” BACK FOR MORE LAUGHS “DANCING ALL-STAR” SENT PACKING By LaDale Anderson By LaDale Anderson HOLLYWOOD—For some HOLLYWOOD—“Dancing don’t bring your A-game, odd reason, one theme With the Stars” kicked off expect not so pleasant song has been stuck in my its 15th season with a scores. Pam Anderson head for the past week: show unlike any other; a found that out as she “Who’s that girl? Who’s group of all-stars from scored a dismal 17 points. that girl? It’s Jess!” That’s previous seasons fighting Not too far behind was right, that unforgettable for the coveted mirror Bristol Palin with a meek theme song from “New Girl.” The series returned ball trophy. One would 19 points. Everyone else Tuesday night for its second expect tons of talent to glided into the middle season with more laughs light the dance floor on ranking. After Monday’s than ever. While “Modern fire. Unfortunately, that show it was obvious this Family” is one of my favs, was not the case. Many of competition was anyone’s “New Girl” is slowly gaining the returning stars were game; each past contest - speed. almost just as rusty as ant had something to Audiences were treated rusty as when they danced prove or uphold. After a with two episodes for the previous seasons. night of voting, our bot - night. How often does that Kelly Monaco, the first tom three were Anna & happen? The first episode champion of the series, Drew, Mark & Bristol and “Re-Launch” followed had not danced for nearly Tristan & Pam. quirky Jess (Zooey De - schanel) as she received seven years and in my I was secretly hoping the news that she lost her opinion had a powerful that Mark and Bristol teaching job. You ab - rendition of the cha cha would be sent packing, solutely feel for her. Anyone The cast of "New Girl." cha, a dance she never but I had a secret feeling who has lost a job or knows between the two. We were male suitors out to grab every bit of it. learned during her sea - her fans would keep her someone unemployed gets treated to another flash - Jess’ attention. The highlight of the son. In my opinion, one alive; and they did. So we the feeling. The emotions back of fat Schmidt in a First there was Andy who episode involved Jess being of the best dancers of the have season two champ are over the top. classroom with a “plan” seemed to be on a similar busted by all three of her night was Gilles Marini Drew facing off against To cope with the loss, that did not go according - journey as Jess; she liked suitors: Andy, Bearclaw and and his partner Peta; their bombshell Pam. My in - Tristan Macmanus and Pamela Anderson. she was allowed to take ly. Winston (Lamorne Mor - him so much she asked her one night stand. A foxtrot was near perfec - stinct told me Pam would dancers’ way this season. Let’s face it anything can two items from the lost ris) got drunk on girly Nick to set her up on a date. heated Bearclaw screamed tion in my eyes. It was el - be sent packing and so Perhaps they’ll switch happen this season. and found box: a tin hat and drinks as Cece shocked However, she did not expect “Liar, you liar” as Jess egant, bold and smooth as there you have it. The a pair of green glasses Schmidt by introducing Bearclaw, Andy’s obnox - watched in horror. Ulti - partners mid-way The Results show needs which Cece (Hannah Si - him to her new boy toy. ious friend, to be so loud. mately, Jess went home butter, but they only bombshell of the season is through the competition to be condensed; it’s just mone) rocked to cheer Jess The episode wrapped with There was also the guy who solo, but surprisingly her scored a 24. The couple gone, and as much as it or be forced to freestyle way too long. We don’t up. Schmidt (Max Green - Schmidt making a fool of confused Jess for his blind one night stand showed up in the current lead is Em - pains me to say this it was without any practice. need a recap of the night field) relished in his new himself yet again by dab - date, her name being at the door admitting that mitt Smith and his part - the right choice. With all- Who knows, maybe the before anyone who found freedom to get his bling with a fire trick gone “Katie.” Jess being Jess he had lied to her also. A ner Cheryl with a 24.5. In stars competing for the public’s vote will not mat - watched knows what hap - groove back after a summer wrong and Nick giving Jess played along. It led to a one new relationship is on the case I forgot to mention, prize, only the best shall ter one week in the com - pened. I choose rather to of being in a cast. Without the hard truth about put - night stand that she flaunt - horizon, but how long will the judges have chosen to remain in the competi - petition? Wait a second, watch “New Girl” until going into too much detail, ting on her big girl pants. ed in her roomies face. it last? The episode offer ½ points this season. tion; if you have a bad scratch that, there’s no the final moments when watch the episode for fur - While episode one got off Winston was a bit nervous wrapped with Schmidt What a game changer? night, it might be your way the series will allow the cut is announced. ther details. To celebrate, he to a great start, episode about his mother visiting, challenging Winston’s sis - The judges were a bit last time dancing. that to happen. My hope Who do you think will go planned a “re-branding” two “Katie” took the laughs but Schmidt was overly ea - ter to a basketball game tougher on scoring this My gut instinct is is maybe even a past home next? Make your party to establish his man - to new heights as Jess ger to please Winston’s where she demolished him. season; its all-stars we’re telling me there are more hood. After a bunch of found it imperative to keep mom who is not a fan of What I love about “New dancer will be thrown guesses and until next pouty begging, Schmidt al - herself busy in order to his. Girl” is its ability to slide in talking about, so if you challenges coming the into the mix half way. Monday dance fanatics! lowed Jess to be his drink hide the fact that she’s un - Schmidt, the ultimate so many adult jokes that girl at the party. I could not employed. That painting of womanizer, set his sights most people would not be the only one that wit - the roommates was spot on Winston’s basketball catch. The jokes are there, WE MADE THIS MOVIE! nessed the ever evolving on; of course Schmidt, the playing sister. He didn’t but you have to listen in - By Rose Quintiliano chemistry between Jess and self-absorbed ego-manic have a chance in hell, but tently to catch each of HOLLYWOOD—Movies Hollywood celebs that show Alas, we were invited to know it sounds kind of Nick (Jake Johnson); these was not impressed with her Schmidt never gives up. them. We are off to a great open in Hollywood almost up-either in support of attend the premiere of the cheesy, but we just decided two are destined for each talent. Nick told Jess to let Nick occupied his time by comedy start this fall sea - every week; however the their friends or as a favor movie in New York City ti - to go with it." other. loose, do what she wants speaking with older Nick son and I can not wait to big studios have the final for the studio or their agent tled "We Made This Movie." On the red carpet was our As much as you want and did she ever. “I can who claimed to be from see what other antics Jess, say to pull out all the stops wants them to be seen in The indie comedy was writ - buddy Gayle King wearing them to be together, you drink at 11am,” said a free the future; only Nick could Nick, Winston, Cece and and throw an authentic, the spotlight. In these pre - ten by writers Rob Bur - her favorite color yellow hope it doesn’t happen as it spirited Jess. It was that fall for something so stupid, Schmidt will ultimately get could affect the dynamic drink that opened a ton of but we enjoy watching into this season. full-blown Hollywood pre - mieres you have a rare nett and Jon Beckerman which she loves with a miere. The celebrities ar - chance of seeing numerous and directed by Rob Bur - cinched belt, who took the rive in stretch limos in celebrities and watch all nett. 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