Jack Garner's Oscar Thoughts

Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle

Film critic Jack Garner discussed his Oscar picks and the state of American Cinema on 1370 Connection on the eve of Oscar weekend.

Garner says that the five best pictures of the year received Best Director nominations: Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Inglorious Basterds, Precious & Up In The Air.

 Garner's predictions for the winners Sunday night:

• Best Picture: The Hurt Locker
• Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
• Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
• Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglorious Basterds
• Best Supporting Actress: Mo'Nique, Precious
• Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker