Ep135 - Michael Caton-Jones, Director ‘The Jackal,’ 'This Boy's Life,' ‘Rob Roy’ & ‘Asher’

Michael Caton-Jones is a director who appreciates family stories and stories about manhood. Known for films like ‘The Jackal,’ ‘Rob Roy,’ ’This Boy’s Life,’ ‘Doc Hollywood,’ ‘Memphis Belle,’ and ‘Beyond the Gates,’ the Scottish director is passionate about making iconic dramas.

In his new film, ‘Asher,’ Ron Perlman stars in the title role, opposite Richard Dreyfus and Famke Janssen. According to the official description, “ An aging hitman's last job goes sideways, forcing him to redeem himself.”

In this exclusive interview, the director talks about movies for men, father-son relationships, how to make dramas in today's Hollywood, and loosening up on the throttle to let the filmmaking process take over.

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