My name is William Edward Villano. I’m a writer, musician, and former English teacher who has always believed in the power of stories — whether told through film, music, books, or personal experience.
This site, Reel & Read, is my ongoing project: a weekly space to reflect, review, and explore culture in all its forms. You’ll also find occasional essays on teaching, education, and creativity, as well as weekly guitar covers posted on my YouTube channel.
Thank you for visiting — I hope you find something here that resonates with you.
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
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