Filipino exploitation virtuoso Eddie Romero threw together a guerrilla army, a tin-pot republic, a roving gang of cowboys, and one nasty-tempered pimp for this standout B-movie.
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Slant MagazineClayton Dillard
Slant MagazineClayton Dillard
Black Mama, White Mama became a key reference point for postmodern mash-up artists like Quentin Tarantino and Neveldine/Taylor, but the film’s socio-political jungle is not all fun-and-grindhouse games.
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The A.V. ClubKatie Rife
The A.V. ClubKatie Rife
Black Mama, White Mama is a cheerfully sleazy romp made with the easily distractible drive-in audience in mind.
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TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Vile exploitation picture shot cheaply in the Philippines.