The second half of our JOHN CARTER/THE MARTIAN comparison looks at the various ways Ridley Scott's film succeeded where Andrew Stanton's failed: its humor, its production design, its approach to adaptation, and its overall simplicity. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar.Please share your comments, thoughts and questions about JOHN CARTER, THE MARTIAN, or both by sending an email to [email protected], or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices