010 Bad Movie MothersNothing seems to delight Oscar voters like a mother from hell: Monsters from Black Swan, The Fighter, and Animal Kingdom are all vying for awards this year. Stephen Farber on their evolution, from Mildred Pierce to Precious.Updated Jul. 14, 2017 9:29PM EDT / Published Dec. 28, 2010 3:30PM EST Barbara Hershey in Black Swan Jacki Weaver in Animal Kingdom