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No pressure but would you like to read about my never-forgotten memory of actress Diane Keaton?



I was taken aback with sadness last night reading of Diane Keaton's death. An amazingly talented actress to me.


When I was in high school, director Richard Brooks' movie "Looking for Mr. Goodbar," starring Keaton, was released. My parents knew I was always very much involved/interested in all forms of fine arts.

Up to that point in my life, I had NEVER seen such RAVE critical reviews of an actor's/actress' performance as I had reading about her performance in the movie. The movie was rated "R," so I needed an 'official' adult to go with me.
I asked Dad to take me, "Dad, I'd like to see her performance." We went.

The movie (very much appropriately rated, ha!) - - and Keaton -- literally took my breath away. I then read Judith Rossner's book, on which the movie was based. Great book, too.


I'll always be thankful to Diane Keaton for pulling me into the experiences. 



Posted - October 12
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  • 4912
    Interesting.  I think the only think I saw her in was Annie Hall.  
      October 13, 2025 9:58 AM MDT
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  • 17753
    That's one of the few that I chose to never see.  I'm not a Woody Allen fan.
      October 13, 2025 2:27 PM MDT
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  • 4912
    LOL ... one more thing on which we don't agree. This post was edited by Spunky at October 13, 2025 3:13 PM MDT
      October 13, 2025 3:13 PM MDT
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  • 35736
    I don't think I have seen her in that. 

    I have seen some of her comedy movies which I did enjoy. 
    ie. First Wife's Club, Mad Money and Father of the Bride 1 and 2 This post was edited by my2cents at October 13, 2025 3:24 PM MDT
      October 13, 2025 11:33 AM MDT
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  • 17753
    I feel like I grew up with her.  I did not see every single movie but I/we saw most of them.  We saw LFMG when it was in theaters.  My boyfriend or husband, not sure if we saw film before or after marrying.  He knew it was not going to be my thing but he also knew I slept through 99% of every movie we ever went to.   I always did better  watching movies at home.  

    Keaton is in my top favorite actresses.  LFMG is on either Netflix or Prime.  I have seen it in the lineup a few times over years.  
      October 13, 2025 2:34 PM MDT
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