Review

Jet Jones escapes his creators in "Rust: Secrets of the Cell." (Archaia)

Review: Second volume of 'Rust' takes story in more exciting direction

Royden Lepp smartly starts his second volume of “Rust,” “Secrets of the Cell” (out today from Archaia), with a flashback that answers some important questions about one of the heroes of the story, a boy named Jet Jones. And Lepp continues to make smart choices, creating a volume that’s more satisfying than the first, though … Continue Reading →

Furio, left, Teo, Claudio, Luciano, Gigi and Vito are the men of "Ristorante Paradiso." (RightStuf)

First impression: 'Ristorante Paradiso' a true charmer

To paraphrase the Doctor: Food anime series are cool. Joining an illustrious lineup that includes 2011 favorite “Antique Bakery” (also from RightStuf), “Ristorante Paradiso” is a delight — at least in the first four episodes. The complete 11-episode series was recently released on DVD. It’s the story of Nicolette, who, at 21, returns to Rome, … Continue Reading →