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I\u2019ll call the contest quits this Friday.<\/p>\n

* * * *<\/p>\n

Imagine the folks at The Criterion Collection called you up and pose you this question:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re starting a special series on the world\u2019s greatest films for young people (12 or younger). We want to see your top five recommendations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which titles would you recommend?<\/p>\n

Here we go\u2026 Looking Closer\u2019s Great Kid-Flicks Contest!<\/p>\n

Send me your top five, in no particular order, or go all the way to ten if you like. Post them here as a comment (no anonymous lists accepted), or email them to LookingCloserReview@msn.com<\/a>.
\nInclude a brief description of why you picked each one \u2014 just a sentence or two will do.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll show the lists to a small group of judges from the Arts and Faith board.<\/p>\n

The lists that are voted as the best collection will be posted here\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026 and the winners will all get DVDs of Nanny McPhee.<\/em>
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