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The Yellow Wallpaper (2012)
Hated it!
While not loving the short story, it certainly made an impression on me when I read it. I was anxiously awaiting that story in movie form. Boy was I disappointed. Plot line was incredibly stupid and had nothing to do with the short story. Vampires? Really? Ridiculous! The story had enough to deal with on its own and would have been a far better choice (and use of the million plus budget) than this uneven, lackluster and unbelievable plot.
Previous reviewers have pointed out the differences between the original story and this one already. And yes, I get that the movie is based on an amalgam of the authors' other stories. It just didn't work. And why not call it something other than "The Yellow Wallpaper" since it had little to do with it? Bad form!
Paid in Full (1950)
Serendipitous!
I saw this film in 1989 right after my daughter was born. I was recovering from a C- section for placenta previa. I had never heard of it before, so when I heard it in the film I was intrigued. While the film's depiction of the medical facts were not accurate, it really did cause me to find out more information about the condition as mine was undiagnosed before The day I delivered. I wish I could find this film on DVD or TCM. I would love to see it again. I only remember it through my half-dazed state, but I do remember the drama was good and the performances were believable. I love Cummings. I highly recommend this film to anyone, not just the hormonally imbalanced. If you ever find it roaming around the net don't forget to tell me about it!! I really am dying to see it again. My daughter is now 23!! Anyway, it truly was a serendipitous thing that I was able to see the movie at that exact moment in my life.