Andy Carrington
Andy Carrington is a Freelance Poet/Writer from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, currently residing in Bradford. He was educated at Wakefield College and the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he gained a 2.1 in English Literature and Creative Writing, and has since been the feature of various websites and monthly/quarterly literary magazines.
Specialising primarily in prosaic poetry, with recurring themes such as anti-racism/anti- fascism, sexual obsession and illness, to date he has published three collections of poetry and five digital books independently, and had his work included in two poetry anthologies -- one of which was compiled to raise money for the Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract.
Besides poetry, his passion for writing ranges as widely as reviews and articles on the subjects of Hip-Hop culture and action films of the ‘80s and ‘90s. He also helps counteract Internet racism (a form of cyberbullying) on social networking sites such as Facebook, regularly keeping notes on his blog; and offers online support and advice for sufferers of Crohn's Disease, since been diagnosed with the illness, himself, in 2008.
Latest Articles
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Crohn's Disease & Parcopresis: The Inability to Defecate
Parcopresis, or "Shy Bowel", as it is commonly known as, is a physical/mental disorder that prohibits an individual from defecating.
Feb 21, 2012
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Diabolic: Liar & a Thief, Album Review
Review of the 2010 album from Viper Records Hip-Hop artist Diabolic.
Sep 9, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Race, Film Review
Review of the 2008 Bollywood film directed by Abbas-Mustan, starring Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif.
Sep 1, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Gran Torino, Film Review
If you want subtlety, then you needn't bother with Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino.
Jul 9, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Ali, Film Review
First things first, there's only one Muhammad Ali.
Jul 7, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Robocop, Film Review
There's good films and then there's good films that defined a genre.
Feb 2, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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American History, X Film Review
Edward Norton is one of those rare contemporary actors who makes audiences trust that whatever movie he's in is going to be good.
Feb 2, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Understanding Critical Illness, Death and Fate
Despite the common perception that "everything happens for a reason," this reasoning seems harsh and unlikely when a person becomes critically ill.
Jan 14, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Christmas-Themed Action Movies
Christmas is supposed to be a magical time, where the family unite around the nice open fire, drink eggnog, and share stories that commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Jan 14, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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Understanding a Patient With Crohn's Disease
It's easy to patronize any patient with health problems; and it's just as easy to neglect him.
Jan 14, 2010
- Andy Carrington
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