John Avlon : A new take on politics and realism in this 1970s 's John Avlon crop . Call it `` Poliwood '' He says in `` Poliwood '' , '' `` Zero Dark Thirty , '' `` Avlon , '' films show nuance , humanity in characters . Oscar , Avlon says particularly , shows Lincoln as a flawed political animal . Avlon : You do n't need to be perfect to be a hero . She is obsessive , bullying and intolerant but sharply intelligent . Authenticity can add to heroism .
John Avlon : A new take on politics and realism in this 1970s 's John Avlon crop . Call it `` Poliwood '' He says in `` Poliwood '' , '' `` Zero Dark Thirty , '' `` Avlon , '' films show nuance , humanity in characters . Oscar , Avlon says particularly , shows Lincoln as a flawed political animal . Avlon : You do n't need to be perfect to be a hero . Authenticity can add to heroism .