I’ve written about Diane Keaton before in the context of “Annie Hall,” and perhaps “Reds” as well, but I can’t say enough about just how great an actress she was. I think I just have to show clips.

This first from “Love and Death.” No one could take Woody Allen’s dialogue and bring it to life quite like Keaton. This scene in particular gives Woody’s script a touch of Tolstoy that no one else could achieve.

And then there’s “Annie Hall.” I could pick out nearly every scene of the film as an example, but the way Keaton matches Woody Allen’s physicality here is just magical:

Moving on to “Manhattan,” Keaton plays an entirely different type of character but continues to dominate the screen and the comic tone:

And finally, there’s “Reds,” where Diane dominates Warren Beatty throughout and holds her own in this scene with Jack Nicholson:

I need to add a bit more about “Reds.” First, there’s this wonderful Diane Keaton tribute to Warren Beatty when he was honored by the American Film Institute. Then there’s the train scene from “Reds” that she’s referencing.

Keaton wasn’t only a actress, she was also a talented writer and director. I’ve always been fond of her 1995 film ”Unstrung Heroes,” and here’s a beautiful, memorable scene from it.

We’re lucky that Diane Keaton left behind such an incredible legacy. I hope more people discover it.