Why I Liked... The King And I (1956)

(Dir. Walter Lang Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner)

The sets and dancing numbers were exquisite.

That said, I couldn’t help but feel entirely offended the entire time watching this. Not one of the leads were actually from Asian descent-most of them were from Mexico, and the titular King (Brynner) was from Russia. I know it’s all about context, but even when I transport myself back to 1956 to watch this film, I can’t help but bring a little bit of 2011 back with me.