Dear @agmoore !
Madame!
I watched the American films Terms of Endearment, The Godfather, and The Deer Hunter.
I felt that the American films The Godfather and The Deer Hunter serve as critiques of American patriotism and heroism. Because the United States is such a vast nation, themes of patriotism, heroism, and familism—all intended to foster national unity—frequently appear in its films and television series.

Watching the conclusion of Part 3 of The Deer Hunter, where the Mafia family collapses, I felt it reflected the American ethical and religious view that good ultimately triumphs and evil is defeated!

I interpreted Terms of Endearment as a depiction of the dissolution of the American-style family unit. The lives of a mother and daughter—navigated without a father figure—ultimately culminate in the daughter’s death, signaling the complete disintegration of their family.

I felt that these three American films showcased themes of American familism, patriotism, heroism, and the triumph of good over evil!

While watching A Pain in the Ass (originally titled L'emmerdeur), I discovered a side of French culture that is entirely different from that of the United States! Unlike the American emphasis on family values ​​or heroism, this film highlights the unpredictable events and mishaps that an ordinary French man might encounter in real life.

I still find A Pain in the Ass (originally titled L'emmerdeur) difficult to fully grasp, but I could certainly understand that the events and mishaps depicted are the kinds of things an ordinary person like me might actually encounter in real life!

So, I felt that American films are textbook-like, whereas French films are anthropological!