Reel & Read

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

recent posts

Rip Van Winkle Short Story Review — Washington Irving’s Magical Tale of Time and Change | by William Edward Villano
Lateralus (2001) Album Review — Tool’s Otherworldly Journey Through Sound | by William Edward Villano
Spirited Away (2001) Review — Studio Ghibli’s Masterpiece of Music, Magic, and Memory | by William Edward Villano
Denali National Park Review — Grizzlies, Fragility, and the Call to Preserve | by William Edward Villano
The Charge of the Light Brigade Poem Review — Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Reflection on Valor and Tragedy | 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.