In light of ‘Bridesmaids,’ a list of five more comedies that appeal to both men and women

Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig in "Bridesmaids." (Suzanne Hanover - AP) “ Bridesmaids ” has been promoted and praised as the rare comedy that crosses the gender divide, appealing to both wo