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Actor Kevin Bacon was first recognized in the 1982 film Diner. Since then, he's starred in more than 50 films. His most recent is The Woodsman, which is now out on DVD. He's also inspired the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, in which players try to link another actor with Bacon in as few steps as possible. We rebroadcast an interview from Jan. 18, 2005.

His film, Kinsey, is currently out on DVD. It's about the scientist Alfred Kinsey, whose pioneering research in the 1940s and 1950s examined human sexuality. Condon interviewed many of Dr. Kinsey's colleagues before writing the script.

Slate contributor Seth Stevenson examines the latest series of ads from the insurance company Geico. The commercials range from parodies to straightforward -- and, some say, bland -- pitches for their services.

Emmy Award nominations were announced Thursday morning, and perennial favorite HBO again garnered the most nominations with 93. Madeleine Brand talks with Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein about the nominees and the front-runners to win the broadcast industry's most esteemed accolade.

A new study of bisexuality is challenging some thoughts about the limits of sexual identity. Madeleine Brand speaks with one of the study's leading researchers, and reports on the findings.

Alberto Vilar, once hailed as one of the most generous donors in the art world, is free on bail after being charged with fraud. Vilar, a Cuban immigrant, has pledged some $250 million to support opera, ballet and orchestra projects. He is now charged with defrauding a friend out of $5 million. His bail terms require that Vilar sell his art collection.

Rome's Colosseum hosts an exhibit of sculpture from the mystery cults of Greek and Roman antiquity. The display documents secret religious rituals, some of which are still practiced today.

John Leguizamo, who got his start as a stand-up comedian, stars in the new Spanish-language film Cronicas. He plays a tabloid reporter from Miami who travels to Ecuador to track down a serial killer.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews country musician Dwight Yoakam's new release, Blame the Vain. It's his 18th album.

Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews the Bravo network's new reality show, Being Bobby Brown. The program follows 80s R&B star Bobby Brown and his wife, Whitney Houston.