The bigger question is how far down the revolutionary road Venezuelans as a whole will be prepared to travel with their president.

ECONOMIST: Venezuela

Jamaica was once the "it" spot for jet-setting Americans and British in the 1950s, only to follow Cuba down its revolutionary road in the '70s and now starting to break out of its resorts-behind-security-walls status.

BBC: This is Caribbean week

"Revolutionary Road, " featuring the heavyweight trio of Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio and director Sam Mendes ("American Beauty"), picked up just one major nomination -- a best supporting actor nod for Michael Shannon's portrayal of a troubled savant.

CNN: 'Benjamin Button' hooks 13 Oscar nominations