

The true story of the influential and controversial columnist Walter Winchell, who ruled the newspaper and radio waves with his groundbreaking brand of gossip and news for more than thirty years.
Acting
Tucci's magnetic, sweaty desperation as Winchell.
Production
Seedy period detail that reeks of newsroom ink.
Writing
Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski's snappy biopic script.

Director
Paul Mazursky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tucci spent months studying Winchell's actual radio broadcasts to nail that machine-gun delivery.
Winchell essentially invented modern gossip culture—TMZ, Perez Hilton, all his noisy descendants. The film quietly judges us for watching.