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Preference: The Queen. Letters From Iwo Jima and Little Miss Sunshine also made my 10 Best list for 2006, but neither placed higher than The Queen. With United 93 not in the running (for shame, Academy members), I'm pulling for a royal flush, hoping that this will win enough support to sweep aside the babbling Babel. Sharply written, subtly directed, and marvelously performed, it's the crowning achievement among the five nominated titles.