Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck" and the evolution of romantic comedy heroines
The Washington Post
  • 9 years ago
Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck" is another example of a modern romantic comedy where the female lead is a bit of a mess. From the 1990s alpha girls to the female-driven "Bridesmaids," The Post's Alyssa Rosenberg traces the evolution of romantic comedy heroines.
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