I think that's a quintessential image (not sure if that's spelled right or the best word choice) - I listened to the short story on CD during one of my holiday drives... I was struck by more optimism in the prologue than I had remembered (the good memories of Jack that stoke the fire), but I missed knowing Ennis decided to go to Junior's wedding... otherwise, same gripping, heart twisting feelings as before. I haven't been able to watch the movie in a long time. I also have purchased I'm Not There, The Patriot, and The Dark Knight on DVD. And haven't watched any of them. Somehow not watching them on my DVD player helps me pretend a little.
(Bel Air)

There has been a row of Heath movies on German TV lately. I didn't watch a single one of them when it was aired. Instead I recorded them and watched them when I felt I'm ready to do so. And I haven't watched all yet.
It makes me ridiculously happy when I movies with Heath are shown on TV, but this doesn't mean I watch them.
It's always a conscious decision to see a movie with Heath (or not), so I can understand where you're coming from. Trying to pretend a little can make life easier. I did that a lot last Jan/Feb.