Michael O'Hare Movies

Five American soldiers training in the Alpine mountains of Northern Italy face the ultimate test of endurance and psychological strength when a mysterious sniper begins stalking their every move. It was supposed to be a typical training exercise, but when the bullets started to fly all bets were off. A sniper is gunning for the soldiers under the cover of the dense local foliage, and it quickly becomes apparent that the lieutenant in charge is in way over his head. If they don't make it to their rendezvous in time, chances are good that no one in the squad will make it out of the forest alive. But who can be trusted when your own eyes and ears - much less your fellow soldiers - prove hopelessly unreliable? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The long-awaited "backstory" for the popular syndicated science-fiction saga Babylon 5 was provided some five years after the series premiered, courtesy of the two-hour movie special Babylon Five: In the Beginning. Set in the year 2278, the film takes a backward glance at the Earth-Minbari war, as seen through the eyes of Londo Mollari (Peter Jurasik), now the emperor of Centauri. Detailed for the first time are the tragic beginnings of the war, the involvement of the Minbari Delenn (Mira Furlan), and the death of Dukaht (Raynor Scheine). In addition to featuring most of the series' current regulars, the film also brings back such early defectors as Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair (Michael O'Hare) and Ambassador Kosh (Ardwright Chamberlain). As a bonus, Claudia Christian appears unbilled in her familiar role of Lt. Cmdr. Susan Ivanova, here depicted as an 18-year-old civilian. The film was written by series producer J. Michael Straczynski, and later novelized by Peter David. First telecast on January 4, 1978, Babylon 5: In the Beginning launched the two-year association between Babylon 5 and the TNT cable network. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second half of the two-part Babylon 5 adventure "War Without End", Ambassador Sinclair's explanation concerning the fate of Babylon 4 may be the key to victory over the Shadow Forces. But first, a bit of time-hopping is in order. Sheridan is thrust 17 years into the future for a suprising confrontation with an imperious but curiously fearful Londo, and a backward journey is prepared to alter the outcome of a crucial battle that occured one thousand years ago. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Part Two of "War Without End" first aired in the US during the week of May 23, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

On the verge of death, the Emperor of Centauri (Turhan Bey) hopes to negotiate honorable peace with the Narn. Instead, a power struggle blossoms into an all-out war, with Nondo in the middle. And former B5 Commander Sinclair makes unexpected contact with Garibaldi, delivering a message which could well determine the fate of everyone on the space station. First telecast on February 1, 1995, "The Coming of Shadows" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The crew of Babylon 5 is thrown into a state of panic when Cmdr. Sinclair rescues an alien Soul Hunter (W. Morgan Sheppard). It is well known that the alien's avowed purpose is to capture people's souls at the moment of death. Thus, each crew member is terrified that he or she will be targeted as the alien's next "catch." Also known as "Amaranth", "Soul Hunter" was written by J. Michael Stracynski; the episode first aired on February 2, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Talia's former teacher and lover, rogue telepath Jason Ironheart (William Allen Young, arrives on B5 with the Psi Cops hot on his trail. The victim of a secret experiment, Ironheart now possesses artifically enhanced "psi" skills, enabling him to "think" people into oblivion. And in another development, Catherine Sakai (Julia Nickson) ignores G'Kar's warnings and heads for Sigma 957. Star Trek stalwart Walter Koening appears as Psi Cop Bester. First telecast on March 2, 1994, "Mind War" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Jonathan Charles Kaplan portrays an ailing alien youngster who desperately needs an operation. But the boys' parents (Tricia O'Neil and Stephen Lee) refuse to give Dr. Franklin permission to operate, citing their religious beliefs. Elsewhere on B5, Ivanova prepares to undertake a dangerous escort mission. "Believers" was written by science-fiction maestro David Gerrold, who manages to make brief but significant references to his own novels Under the Eye of God and Covenant of Justice. The episode first aired on April 27, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

David Warner guest-stars as Aldous Gajic, a futuristic "King Arthur" who has spent all his life searching for the Holy Grail. His arrival on B5 coincides with a plot hatched by Downbelow hoodlum Deuce (William Sanderson) to gain control of other people's minds. And what has all this to do with the erratic behavior of Ambassador Kosh? Written by Christy Marx, "Grail" first aired July 6, 1994, after nearly six weeks' worth of rerun episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Garibaldi is forced to become a fugitive from justice when he is framed on charge of causing a tragic explosion in one of the fighter bays. His chief persecutor is Elaine Thomas (Lianna Kemmer), head of the President's security, who vengefully hopes to settle an old score. Will the experience push Garibaldi into hitting the bottle again? Originally titled "A Knife in the Shadows", "Survivors" was written by Marc Scott Zicree, author of the essential TV-history volume The Twilight Zone Companion. The episode was originally telecast on May 4, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Nearly a full year after the first telecast of the two-hour pilot, the weekly, 60-minute Babylon 5 series proper began on January 26, 1994 with "Midnight on the Firing Line." It is now 2258 AD; the Babylon 5 has become the target of increased attacks from enemy pirates, a situation exacerbated by a personal feud between Londo and G'Kar. Making matters even worse, a Narn attack on the peaceful agricultural colony of Ragesh 3 threatens to explode into all-out warfare unless Sinclair can put a lid on the crisis. Watch for cameo appearances by executive producer Douglas Netter and costume designer Ann Bruce. "Midnight on the Firing Line" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Susan discovers that her ex-lover Malcolm Biggs (Tristan Rogers) is a member of the Homeguard, a radical pro-Earth terrorist group. The Homeguard intends to rekindle old prejudices by assassinating Minbari poet/ambassador Shaal Mayan (Nancy Lee Grahn). Meanwhile, a young Centauri (Rodney Eastman) balks at the prospect of a tradtional arranged marriage. Written by Star Trek fixture D.C. Fontana, "The War Prayer" first aired on March 9, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi