Andreas Katsulas Movies

Londo's political ambitions nearly prove to be his downfall when he manages to alienate a visiting Techno-Mage (a humanoid wizard) named Elric (Michael Ansara). Newly promoted to a diplomatic post, Ivanova arbitrates an ancient rivalry. And Garibaldi, at last recovered from his wound, makes a fateful decision. First broadcast on November 16, 1994, "The Geometry of Shadows" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Subtitled "The Coming of Shadows," Season Two of Babylon 5 was launched on November 2, 1994. In the first episode, "Points of Departure", Bruce Boxleitner joins the cast as Captain John Sheridan, who assumes command of B5 when Sinclair is appointed ambassador to Minbar. Sheridan's first assignment is to deal with a renegade Minbari spaceship--a delicate situation, in that Sheridan's status as a war hero was predicted upon an attack against a Minbari outpost 12 years earlier. "Points of Departure" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Londo surprises his colleagues when he announces his plans to divorce two of his three wives. Meanwhile Talia has an unpleasant reunion with her ex-husband Matthew Stoner (Keith Szarabajka), an occasion that stirs up Garibaldi's suspicious nature. And on the lighter side, the ever-changing Delenn solicits beauty advice from Ivanova. First telecast December 14, 1994, "Soul Mates" (working title: "Pestilence, Famine and Death") was written by Peter David, who was also responsible for several Babylon 5 script novelizations. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Business executive Taro Isogi (James Shigeta) meets with Mars Conglomerate representative Amanda Carter (Adrienne Barbeau), in hopes establishing the Mars colony as an independent entity. But before negotiations can begin, Isogi is murdered. Witnessing the tragedy, Talia suddenly experiences a telepathic mindflash which may or may not reveal a widespread conspiracy. Orginally titled "A Trick of the Mind," "Spider in the Web" was written by Lawrence G. DiTillio; the episode first aired on December 7, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The first of Babylon 5's multipart episodes (discounting the 2-hour pilot, which was later telecast as a two-parter), "A Voice in the Wilderness" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. The story gets under way when curious seismic activity is detected on Epsilon 3, the planet which B5 orbits. Investigating, the crew discovers the vestiges on an ancient civilization -- only to be attacked by alien forces. Meanwhile, Garibaldi suffers guilt pangs when his former girlfriend is injured during an insurrection on the Mars Colony. Part One of "A Voice in the Wilderness" was originally broadcast on July 27, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The McCarthy Era threatens to reblossom in the 23rd century when Sinclair is targeted for a witch hunt by an embittered Earthforce special investigator. During Sinclair's far from equitable trial, telepathy comes into play as a key prosecution weapon. And on the lighter side, Garibaldi tries to restore a 20th century motorcycle, while a throwaway line makes reference to the real-life band fronted by series regular Bill Mumy. Written by Lawrence G. Tillion, "Eyes" was filmed as the final installment of Babylon 5's first season, though it was ultimately telecast as the 16th of the season's 22 episodes on July 13, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Investigating the death of a friend, Garibali is himself nearly killed when overhears an assassination plot against the President of Earth. Amidst the havoc stirred up when the murder takes place, Sinclair finds time to propose to Catherine -- but not before he is entrusted with a secret by Delenn, who is about to enter a chrysalis state. And Londo is given an alternative to war with the Narn: turn over a very valuable "peace offering." Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Chrysalis" was originally slated for an August 1994 telecast, but the Paramount syndication network opted to run the episode on October 26, 1994, as the opener of Babylon 5's second season (which it really wasn't). As a result, the episode made its world debut in the United Kingdom on October 3, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Four years after it mysterious vanished, Babylon 4 just as mysteriously disappears. Unaware of the time lapse, the B4 crew is suspicions of Babylon 5's rescue attempt. And while undergoing a secret mission, Delenn receives an unexpected honor from the Grey Council. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Babylon Squared" first aired on August 10, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This two-part pilot episode for Babylon 5 was originally telecast as a single two-hour TV movie on February 22, 1993 (the "official" release date of March 8 refers to the film's Chicago TV premiere). Like the subsequent series, "The Gathering" takes place in the 23rd century, and was set on Babylon 5, a space station hovering in neutral territory which is used as a center of trade and diplomacy for a wide variety of friendly and hostile planets. As the space station becomes fully operational, the crew must deal with the attempting poisoning of Vorlan ambassador Kosh Naranek, for which B5 commander Jeffrey Sinclair is being held responsible. Complicating matters is the refusal of the Vorlans to allow any medical treatment for their ambassador. Written by series producer-creator J. Michael Straczynski, "The Gathering" features several actors who were supposed to have played recurring characters, but for various reasons were written out of the weekly version: Tamlyn Tomita as Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takamisha, Blaire Baron as Caroline Sykes, Johnny Sekka as Dr. Benjamin Kyle and Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander. The pilot won an Emmy Award for special effects, and a Hugo nomation for "Best Dramatic Presentation" -- this in spite of almost universal damnation from mainstream TV critics. On January 4, 1998, the TNT cable network offered a re-edited version of "The Gathering", with a new musical score by Christopher Frake (replacing the one composed by Stewart Copeland), a handful of new computer-generated special effects, a number of judicious cuts, and several previously excised sequences, including a lengthy hostage-crisis subplot. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Veteran director Masato Harada spins this Bagdad Café-style drama about a group of quirky strangers stuck in the desert. The film opens with a yakuza named Jiro (Kazuya Kimura) staggering into a remote tumble-down café with an ugly shoulder wound. The place is run by tough-as-nails Japanese-American woman Sari (Nobu McCarthy), who toils as the establishment's only waitress and cook. After convalescing, Jiro reveals some surprising skills -- his culinary prowess would put Alice Waters to shame. Soon the café's handful of patrons are being wowed by some wildly creative, beautifully laid out food. Meanwhile, Mafioso kingpin Al (James Gammon) tires of his usual Italian fare and somehow stumbles onto Sari's place. He's instantly in love -- both with the food and the proprietress. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide

In this thriller, Jamie Sanford (Chris Mulkey) is murdered by a group of counterfeiters when he attempts to expose them in order to secure an early parole. However, when aspiring writer Clark (Scott Valentine) learns of his brothers death, he sets out to exact revenge and bring the guilty to justice. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide