Darby Williams, University of Michigan, Author at Study Breaks

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Is TV’s Junk Food

The anger-prone chef's hit reality TV program may not be fine dining, but it’s downright indulgent.…

September 27, 2021

Laura Osnes Is Not a Victim for Refusing the COVID Vaccine

The Broadway star has been removed from several projects after not receiving the shot, and it would seem her spotlight is fading as a result.…

September 12, 2021

In an article about motherhood in sitcoms, an illustration of a bride and a mother.

TV Shows Need to Stop Forcing Motherhood on Sitcom Ingenues

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Since their inception, television series have felt the need to make all of their female characters wives and mothers by their finales.…

September 2, 2021

An illustration of Joey King and Jacob Eldori in 'The Kissing Booth'

‘The Kissing Booth’ Franchise Isn’t Just Bad, It’s Dangerous

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Netflix has released three of these movies to relative popular success, but many critics would argue that none of them should have been made at all.…

August 30, 2021

In an article about being a professional princess, an illustration of a princess

Being a Professional Princess and the World of Party Performances

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Donning a tiara and an elegant gown every weekend comes with its own unique set of challenges, but bringing magic to those who need it is an incomparable feeling.…

August 20, 2021

An illustration of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan

‘Gatsby’ Adaptations: The Great, and the Not-So-Great

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus entered the public domain early this year, and spinoffs of all sorts have been appearing ever since.…

August 11, 2021

An image of President Biden and Olivia Rodrigo for an article about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Is the New Vogue: Encouraging Young People to Vaccinate

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.…

August 6, 2021

‘OK Orchestra’ Is a Coming-of-Age Album for a Lost Generation

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Indie-pop sensation AJR’s newest EP explores self-reflection and what it means to be a grown-up — whatever that means.…

July 29, 2021

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Sha’Carri Richardson Isn’t the First Dubiously Disqualified Olympic Candidate, but Will She Be the Last?

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

The incredibly talented athlete's plight is the symptom of decades' worth of discrimination toward Black women in sports.…

July 21, 2021

An image of an actor in front of a spotlight

The Curse of the Character Actor

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Exploring the fringes of the human landscape is a tough job, but someone has to do it.…

July 16, 2021

An illustration of Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in 'Hamilton.' (Illustration by Kati Dean, Chapman University)

‘What Is a Legacy?’: The Rise and Fall of Lin-Manuel Miranda

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

The playwright struck gold with 'Hamilton,' but backlash from his recent film adaptation as well as his cringy public actions have called his reputation into question.…

July 9, 2021