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Just a few weeks ago, I stepped up in front of a group of people, dressed in high-waisted wide-leg pants and a turtleneck, and introduced a little motion picture called The First Wives Club.
It was part of a screening series I’d organized. In my mind it was less of an introduction of the film itself, and more a chance for me to make a definitive statement about how much I loved one of its stars. She’s a woman who has inspired me in a million different ways, from back when I used to watch Woody Allen movies religiously (don’t cancel me, I haven’t paid for one in over a decade!) to now when I sit through every charmingly mediocre film and glorious Instagram post she makes. That woman, dear reader, is Diane Keaton.
Depending on what generation you’re from or what brand of film aficionado you are, you may have discovered a different version of Diane Keaton at any given point in your life. Some have seen her gripping work in films like Reds, Godfather Part II, and Marvin’s Room. Others know her as Woody Allen’s quirky girlfriend from Annie Hall. Even more probably know her best from her slew of comedies over the last four decades, from Baby Boom and Father of the Bride to Something’s Gotta Give and Book Club.