Even an old action flick veteran like Brendan Fraser (well, he's not really old, but he will be 40 this year) is thoroughly fascinated by the digital technology that has birthed a 21st century version of 3-D filmmaking. Of course, it's no wonder Fraser's enamored of this new technology since he is the star of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH —the first full-length, live-action feature shot in digital 3D. That's not to say that the Indianapolis-born actor needs the new variation on the medium to prove he is a hit-maker.

After all, Fraser quarterbacked the first "Mummy" film into a mega-hit that has now become a tent-pole franchise with another sequel, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," coming this August. But even before he had those hits, he became a comedic star shepherding along such kid-friendly films as "Encino Man," "Airheads," and "George of The Jungle." Of course, he has an Oscar-friendly, independent film side, having starred in such critically acclaimed films as "Gods and Monsters" and "The Quiet American" as well.

Sometimes there are interview opportunities and there are interview opportunities. Consider the circumstances that came up with covering this sort-of horror/suspense film, "THE STRANGERS." A great trailer suggests a film that ratchets up the personal anxiety through the assault of three strangers who threaten and eventually attack a couple—in this case played Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman—late at night in an isolated suburban home. Supposedly "Inspired by A True Story" (so the film is tagged), it stimulates another round of fear for unknown vacation towns that was stirred by "Funny Games." Great fare to start off the summer season.

After being a crucial member of the "Lord of The Rings" trilogy and the star-girlfriend in "Armageddon," Tyler established her presence among the genre-geeks. But marriage, child-bearing and a pending divorce took her out of the spotlight until the release of this film and the upcoming "The Incredible Hulk." Speedman had garnered fan credos as the werewolf/vampire hybrid in the "Underworld" series as well as parts in various genre flicks as "Anamorph," "Weirdsville" and a sequel to "xXx."

Regardless of the fact that “THE STRANGERS” is made by an unknown, first-time director (Bryan Bertino), interviewing the stars together can be complicated at best. In between a little fooling around and the actors provided us with some some insightful comments and thoughts about the film.