One of Diane Keaton’s new favorite pastimes is going for walks alone and taking pictures of abandoned storefronts.
“You can see the sadness, but you can also see the attempts they made when they were selling what they were selling,” she said in a phone interview from her home in Los Angeles. It looks like one thing, and you can see that another place has clothes or some sort of fashion.
Acting shattered Keaton’s loneliness and gave her the opportunity to make friends and meet new people. So is her latest movie, Book Club: The Next Chapter.
Coming out Friday is the sequel to the 2018 film Book Club, reuniting Keaton and his friends, played by Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen. This time, they’re out of quarantine for a trip to Italy, and the film includes Paulo Coelho’s best-selling novel about a young shepherd in search of treasure and his “personal legend.” References to “alchemists” are scattered throughout.
“Movies are good,” said Keaton. “I did what I could, I mean.”
The 77-year-old Oscar-winning actress talked about Goodwill fashion, Miley Cyrus and tortillas. These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
1
Visual Book
The room is full of visual books. They work in ways that move me. Someone recently sent me a wonderful photobook of Lee Friedlander, Lee Friedlander Framed Joel Coen. Returning to what the world looked like, our world, our countries, our cities, and the homes of our people.
2
fashion
My interest in fashion goes back to my mother. Back when I was in junior high or less, when I was obsessed with what I wore, there were girls who had more money and wore clothes that I envy. My mother and I went to Noren and bought old clothes – old skirts, blouses – and she turned them into better versions.
3
The Beach
My father loved the sea. He always collected us to explore all kinds of places with seaside. For almost a year he has been trying to buy me a beach house. It’s not going to be a grand beach house, but everyone still has a home.
Four
family
We had dinner last night with the kids. We were all together and my daughter’s husband was there too. It’s great to have that opportunity. From a young age, I really needed my mother and father. They were there when I had a problem. i loved them. They were a very positive part of my life.
Five
Miley Cyrus and Ash
These two are very interesting young women who have taken over the music, and I was lucky enough to meet and get to know them a little bit. I like this two young ladies of hers because they are both unique.
6
my golden retriever
I have a golden retriever named Reggie. Someone gave her to me. Reggie was a bad boy today. I’m so glad she has enough space in her backyard to destroy all the plants.Right, Reg? i love that dog There is something that will take your heart and breath away.
7
tortilla
i like tortillas buy tortillas only tortillas. I love to slap a lot of stuff in it and eat it. I love tortillas.
8
comedy
I feel more comfortable with comedies than dramas. I like that it’s confusing and that it appears to you and you can play freely.
9
movie theatre
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a movie theater, but I loved going to the cinema, and it was so funny that it was a little disjointed, but now I’m slowly coming back. I like that. Glad to be back.
Ten
my collage wall
I have a huge wall of images cut out or saved from magazines. I’m looking at a photo clipped from a Buster Keaton magazine right now. This is really awesome. What a beautiful face! One is from a truck that has a giant sign that these men are trying to keep and that says “damaged” in big letters. Go to Figure.
