House of Mirth
Gillian Anderson made her name as the sceptical FBI agent Scully in the hit supernatural TV Here, though, she plays a doomed New York socialite in the early years of the 20th century who depends on the patronage of the family and friends.
An ill advised encounter with an old flame (Stoltz) wrecks her reputation and sends her spiraling into poverty.
Set in Manhattan but shot in Glasgow, this is a change of pace for director Terence Davies after autobiographical works like 'Distant Voices, Still Lives'.
But the period detail, excellent cast and tragic storyline make for a slow and moving, if mirthless human drama.
Anderson is a revelation, though die-hard fans may balk at seeing their favourite pin-up in Edwardian corsets instead of her usual black.
Newstands
Gillian is going to be on the cover of the new X-Files Official Magazine.
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