Lost in America (1985) + Extras [The Criterion Collection]

In this hysterical satire of Reagan-era values, written and directed by Albert Brooks, a successful Los Angeles advertising executive (Brooks) and his wife (Julie Hagerty) decide to quit their jobs, buy a Winnebago, and follow their Easy Rider fantasies of freedom and the open road. When a stop in Las Vegas nearly derails their plans, they’re forced to come to terms with their own limitations and those of the American dream. Brooks’s barbed wit and confident direction drive Lost in America, an iconic example of his restless comedies about insecure characters searching for satisfaction in the modern world that established his unique comic voice and transformed the art of observational humor.



Extras:
– Julie Hagerty - in this new video interview, actress Julie Hagerty discusses her contribution to Lost in America and discusses Albert Brooks' working methods. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2017 (12 min).
– "Albert First" - In Interview with Herb Nanas - in this new video interview, Herb Nanas, Albert Brooks' longtime manager, recalls his first encounter with the dierctor of Lost in America and discusses his unique style and career. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2017 (12 min).
– Albert Brooks and Robert Weide - presented here is a brand new filmed conversation between Albert Brooks and filmmaker Robert Weide (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People). The bulk of the information addresses the actor/director's career in the film industry, his style (both in front and behind the camera), and the conception of Lost in America. The conversation was filmed exclusively for Criterion in 2017 (31 min).