Variety reviewed Courteney Cox’s new film, also called “Evil Genius,” which dramatizes the 2003 pizza bomber killing as a heightened comedy. The review contrasts the film with Netflix’s 2018 documentary series about the same case, noting Cox’s farcical approach.
Why it matters
Cox fans see her expanding into comedy filmmaking with a new take on a true‑crime story.
Key facts
- Courteney Cox released a new film titled "Evil Genius".
- The film dramatizes the 2003 pizza bomber case as a comedy farce.
- Variety described the film as a broad, shrilly played farce.
- The film shares its title with Netflix’s 2018 documentary series about the same case.
Evidence
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