20th Century Fox / $29.99

Adrienne Shelly's Waitress will probably be ignored come Oscar time -- it lacks big names, and its delights may not be obvious enough for widespread recognition. That's an absolute shame.

BRATZ

Lionsgate / $28.98

Logan Browning, Janel Parrish, Nathalia Ramos and Skyler Shaye are Best Friends Forever (BFFs, in current teen-speak) in this PG-rated film about a group of teenage girls sticking together through thick and thin (not to mention peer pressure) in the course of their freshman year of high school. Inspired by a popular doll line and the inevitable cartoon series. The soundtrack features the Black Eyed Peas, Ashlee Simpson and other current hitmakers. Extras include an audio commentary from director Sean McNamara, some deleted scenes and a pair of music videos.

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