About this episode
The Nobel Prize-winning author grew up adoring the films of Akira Kurosawa — but he also didn't hesitate to make major changes when adapting Kurosawa's Ikiru into Living , which has now earned both him and star Bill Nighy their first Oscar nominations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich , @rilaws , @beccamford , @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices