Making peace with Mr. Spock

Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard, has published a memoir that centers on the distance he felt from his father and the quest for reconciliation. We talk with Adam ahead of a double screening and talkback in Los Angeles this weekend.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 29, 2024 Making peace with Spock: Adam Nimoy on reconciling with his famous father Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard, has published a memoir that centers on the distance he felt from his father and the quest for reconciliation. We talk with Adam ahead of a double screening and talkback in Los Angeles this weekend. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How John Legend and Sufjan Stevens found the 'emotional wisdom' in children's music The polished R&B crooner and the elusive indie-folk auteur joined forces to create Legend's new album, "My Favorite Dream." SHARE       READ MORE Child actor protections are 'hugely flawed,' allege teachers on film sets Set teachers who work on film and TV productions say the system intended to protect the health and welfare of minor actors is subject to numerous conflicts and frequently falls short, according to a Times review. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Honestly, I was terrified': Winona Ryder on returning with 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' The Gen-X icon always hoped to be back in black for one of her most signature roles. But Ryder and her director Tim Burton still can't believe it's happened. SHARE       READ MORE They mocked Matthew Perry as 'Chandler' and 'moron.' Actor was exploited before his death, feds say Federal authorities have depicted a scheme in which medical professionals and street dealers exploited the "Friends" actor, who had been open about his years-long struggle with addiction, to enrich themselves. SHARE       READ MORE ShyBelligerent, reformed pimp turned rapper, shines a light on vulnerability in L.A. hip-hop With his latest album, "It's a Ugly Come Up," the Watts-based rapper is making waves with his mix of introspective lyrical diaries and boundless energy. SHARE       READ MORE Armie Hammer sells truck he loved 'intensely' at CarMax: 'Can't afford the gas' in L.A. Embattled actor Armie Hammer, who fell from grace in 2021, says he sold his beloved pickup truck at CarMax because he can't afford gas in L.A. anymore. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW