The cast includes John Travolta, Salma Hayek and Benicio Del Toro, but the main characters are played by young actors Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl") and Aaron Johnson ("Kick-Ass"), plus Taylor Kitsch, seeking redemption after starring in "John Carter" and "Battleship, " both big-budget road kill earlier this year.

WSJ: Salma Hayek, John Travolta and Benicio Del Toro in Oliver Stone's Savages

Clothes and fashion play a big role in Ms. Savage's personal and professional life: She originally dressed "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively in her own clothes (notably a cashmere overcoat and book bag) to make her look more "New York" for an early screen test.

WSJ: A Gossip Girl's Main Stage