Like a bad penny, our links of the day always show up – back today with news on "Beowulf," "The Love Guru," Sacha Baron Cohen, and Tom Cruise.

- Uncensored "Beowulf" trailer hits web, lots of violence and Angelina sexiness ensue. (Official Site)

- Fascists everywhere rejoice! Vadim Pereleman to direct Angelina Jolie in "Atlas Shrugged." (Variety)

- "Tron" director takes on "Soul Code," a female-friendly sci-fi flick. (Variety)

- Sacha Baron Cohen is a "Schmuck." (Variety)

- Springtime for Tom Cruise. The cast of "Valkyrie" poses for the camera. (Daily Mail)

- Ashley Judd to headline drama "Helen." (Variety)

While its name may suggest a horror film, Lionsgate's "Bug" -- from William Friedkin, the director of "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection -- is more of a psychological thriller, showcasing Ashley Judd and her increasingly stark raving mad husband (Michael Shannon) who imagines a massive insect infestation. With nearly the entire film taking place in a seedy hotel room, the interesting pic's been getting good praise. See it in theaters Friday (along with the first five minutes of "Hostel: Part II"), and catch an exclusive clip below.

Bruce Willis vs. Michael Bay and Michael Moore vs. The Government (again) bring some much needed levity to end-of-week movie news. And was there really ever any doubt that "Star Wars" was the most influential SFX film of all-time? How long did they take to vote that one?

Nerd Fight! Bruce Willis talks to fans, says Michael Bay would have ruined "Die Hard 4”. (AICN)

Michael Bay responds, calls Bruce Willis "sad." (Michael Bay)

Smoking in movies to affect ratings. (Variety)

Bloom and Johansson traveling to "Pompeii" with a true Roman. (ComingSoon.net)

"Good Cook, Likes Music", "Crossing Over" on tap for Ashley Judd. (Cinematical)

Michael Moore probed by U.S. Treasury? Sicko! (NY Post)

"Star Wars" named most influential SFX film of all-time. (Hollywood Reporter)

Sonnenfeld to open Pandora's "Box"? (Hollywood Reporter)