BrownSuga's sweet spot: Spotlight: Diane Keaton

I blame my husband! Ok so it’s really my fault. I completely forgot to post my blog last night. What reminded me was a commercial for Diane Keaton’s new movie “Because I said so”. I got extremely excited because Ms. Keaton is one of my favorite actresses. The Academy Award actress just turned 60 and after publicly downing plastic surgery became the new spokeswoman for L'Oreal Cosmetics. Her characters make me laugh out loud. And in honor of her new film I bring you my top 5 movies with Diane Keaton. Check them out and tell me your favorites.

5. The Godfather Trilogy – Sensible Kay Adams. In the midst of mob mentality, Keaton’s character believes love can fix anything. We watch her, her marriage and family be put on the back burner for “the family business” *wink*. And when she prayed for Michael’s soul, we all prayed with her.

4. First Wives’ Club - Doormat Annie Paradis After being left by her no good husband (played by cutie Stephen Collins who also co-stars in her new movie) for their younger psychiatrist, Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler team up to get revenge. Two hours of hilarious shenanigans keep this movie at the top of my list. Her final rendition of “You don’t own me” makes me get up and sing every time

3. Something’s Gotta Give – Independent Erica Barry Both Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson have semi-nude scenes, what more could you ask for? I didn’t even want to see this movie at first but one night I picked it up from my local video store and was thoroughly surprised. Nominated for an Academy Award, Keaton was made for this role. Her character’s penchant for wearing white reminds me of Keaton’s love of turtlenecks. Both women understand and accept their age with grace and style. You are never too old to fall in love. And acting your age is sexy.

2. Baby Boom – Urbanite J.C. Wiatt CLASSIC C-L-A-S-S-I-C. Whenever this movie comes on television I have to watch it. And now that I started my own business I love it even more. She is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs. Her gourmet baby food rivals Gerber. And her shift in priorities is just cheesy enough to make us want to watch it over and over again.

1. The Family Stone – Matriarch Sybil Stone I can’t even begin to explain why I love this movie so much…well maybe I can. The family dynamic in this movie is wonderful. It’s so good; I want to be a sibling. Keaton plays the mother of 5 adult children. The family black sheep (Dermot Mulroney) brings home uptight “racist, bigot, bitch from Bedford” Sarah Jessica Parker, who completely doesn’t fit into the liberal, comfortable, laid-back dynamic. I can’t get enough of this movie, and the fact that it’s set in northeast U.S. during the holiday season makes it just that more enjoyable.