Best Actor is shaping up as a career award for Jeff Bridges. The long-time actor has been nominated for five Oscars, but never won the gold. His role as a washed up country singer has earned rave reviews, and Kit Bowen predicts he’ll win over George Clooney and Colin Firth.

The nominees for Best Supporting actress include last year’s winner (Penelope Cruz), two women from “Up in the Air” (Vera Farminga and Anna Kendrick), and Maggie Gyllenhaal. But it’s Mo’Nique’s performance as an abusive mother in “Precious” which has critics buzzing and is Marla Seidell’s pick to win.

The new movie “Crazy Heart” has a performance from Jeff Bridges that might enough for him to win his first Oscar. T-Bone Burnett might also be in line for an Oscar for composing the music. But Kit Bowen says the movie is a retread and doesn’t leave a lasting impression.

Many pundits are saying this is Jeff Bridges’ year to win Best Actor on Oscar night. Bridges plays a country singer in the movie Crazy Heart, who was once successful and is trying to get back on top. Kit Bowen interviewed Bridges as he discussed the role and his personal life.