Evil Genius Review: Courteney Cox Unpacks the Pizza Bomber Case

Courteney Cox’s latest directorial project, Evil Genius, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival as a cinematic retelling of the notorious 2003 pizza bomber heist. The film stars Patricia Arquette and David Harbour as Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong and Bill Rothstein, focusing on the unhealthy relationship between these two masterminds. Screenwriter Courtenay Miles adapted the script from a previous docuseries, capturing the bizarre nature of the bank robbery and the subsequent investigation. Reviews highlight the production for its dark humor and strong ensemble cast, particularly noting how it balances absurdity with the tragic reality of the victim's death. This true-crime thriller is praised for its efficient pacing and the lead actors’ immersive, transformative performances. Ultimately, the movie explores the disturbing psychology of the criminals without attempting to justify their heinous actions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.