Does the world really need another film podcast? Recovering filmmakers Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa are apparently crazy enough to think so. Ken (a Left Coast Hollywood survivor) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from New York) share their bicoastal, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious takes on the films that are truly worth talking about.
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Does the world really need another film podcast? Recovering filmmakers Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa are apparently crazy enough to think so. Ken (a Left Coast Hollywood survivor) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from New York) share their bicoastal, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious takes on the films that are truly worth talking about.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Albert Brooks’ 1985 classic 'Lost in America,' a comedy about chasing freedom and crashing into reality. We break down the film’s biting satire of the American Dream, its critique of 1980s consumer culture, and why the unforgettable “nest egg” scene has earned a place in comedy history. Along the way, we discuss Albert Brooks’ influence as a filmmaker, the movie’s place in the road film tradition, and if its themes still resonate in today’s world.
The film stars Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty, with Gary Marshall in an unforgettable supporting role.
THEY SHOOT FILMS
Does the world really need another film podcast? Recovering filmmakers Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa are apparently crazy enough to think so. Ken (a Left Coast Hollywood survivor) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from New York) share their bicoastal, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious takes on the films that are truly worth talking about.
