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THREE CRITERION TITLES
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MORE CRITERION GOODNESS in Crossword Corner this issue, as we have three titles debuting in September for three winners. First up is Billy Wilder’s classic noir Double Indemnity (2 Sept, Blu-ray) — still a yardstick by which the genre should be judged. Next is Michael Curtiz’s dark melodrama Mildred Pierce (9 Sept, Blu-ray). Starring golden-age legend Joan Crawford, it’s a hard-boiled portrayal of sacrifice and ambition —and Crawford took home the Oscar. And finally, one of the most controversial films of the ’90s, Todd Solondz’s Happiness (30 Sept, 4K UHD). A (very) black comedy following an array of damaged souls — none of whom are over-familiar with the titular sentiment — and featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman, it remains a challenging but thought-provoking watch. To enter, crack the crossword, solve the anagram and follow the instructions below.