Hollywood's new take on politics and history invigorates because it does not hero-worship or whitewash.

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If popular culture is fixated on hero-worship that promotes a protagonist-antagonist framework, then unilateral sentiments can be expected.

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What we see from these examples of contemporary Chinese heroes is a new kind of Chinese hero-worship in the context of regional and international competition.

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This could stem from a childhood hero-worship, deep admiration or could be the feeling of comradery that comes with a lifetime of work and struggle.

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China indulges in hero-worship, but the perspective is predominantly domestic.

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So out the door went Verna, starry-eyed with hero worship, wobbling on her first high heels.

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Time for some deep Lamaze breathing, a little reflection on the virtues and insanity of hero worship and a lot less over-reaction.

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