In 1982, the "Rev." Sun Myung Moon fronted $42 million for a movie about a battle in the Korean war, called "Inchon". The movie was a colossal bomb at the box office, and universally snickered at.

In 2000, the "Church" of $cientology arranged for financing for an $80 million movie that they hope will be a blockbuster, and will bring more people to recognition of L. Ron Hubbard's greatness. These people will want to read more about Hubbard, and read more of his works and want to become $cientologists.

My feeling is that BE is going to be Scientology's "Inchon," a colossal elephant that will be laughed at and will make a swift trip to the dollar show and a quick return on video.

Deana mirele@xmission.com