Reel & Read

Reviews of film, music, literature, and travel — plus reflections on teaching and creativity, by William Edward Villano.

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Joshua Tree National Park Travel Review — Desert Landscapes, Rock Climbing, and Cactus Candy | by William Edward Villano
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Blackbird (2007) Album Review — Alter Bridge’s Soundtrack of Youth, Memory, and Loss | by William Edward Villano
Saving Private Ryan (1998) Review — Sacrifice, Courage, and Spielberg’s War Masterpiece | by William Edward Villano
Hidden Gems of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island — Green Sand Beach, Rainforest Paths, and the Hilo Farmers Market | by William Edward Villano

about

Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.
Welcome to Reel & Read!

Hello! I’m William Edward Villano, a writer, musician, and lifelong lover of stories.

On this site, I share weekly reviews of movies, music, books, and travel — along with occasional reflections on teaching and creativity.

Each piece is part review, part personal essay, part meditation on the art of living.

Check out my reviews of films, music, literature, and travel here.

Check out my weekly guitar videos here.