Oliver Stone's long awaited documentary "South of the Border," opens this Friday here in America. Let's hope that Stone's latest film can match the kind of phenomenal numbers that it drew during it's first two weeks in Venezuela. In a nation which is struggling with power, water and food shortages, Stone's homage to misunderstood Latin American leaders (like Hugo Chavez) afforded the beleaguered citizens of Venezuela an opportunity to witness the spectacle of abundance. Having grossed over $18K in only it's first twelve days the documentary has created an incredible excess of available seating at theatres throughout the country.In her review of "South of the Border," which she refers to as "Natural Born Shillers," Karina Longworth of the Village Voice (it wasn't easy finding a review) writes. About 10 minutes in, the iconic filmmaker appears onscreen for the first time alongside Hugo Chavez, the charismatic, controversial leader of Venezuela. This is...(Read Full Post)