‘Speed’ pair are still fast friends

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are back together again, but this time, there’s no bomb on a bus to worry about.

The pals, both 41, co-star in the new romance fantasy “The Lake House” – their first film together since “Speed” 12 years ago.

They talk about love, life and surviving labels:

Q: Keanu, you’ve been doing more romantic leads. There was “Something’s Gotta Give,” now this.

B: The women of America have demanded it.

R: I’m only responding to demand.

B: I just love working with him. You’re like a dream. I love, love, love your being present and your willingness to do anything, any style. Not many people are able to do that. His stuff is so diverse. He doesn’t get labeled.

Q: And you’ve been labeled America’s sweetheart.

B: I think I’ve been bypassed. I’ve given up the title. There are other sweethearts out there. It’s not an easy torch to be carrying.

Q: Was there anything in the movie that made you think specifically about your own relationships?

B: I’ve never been a blind romantic. I’ve been blindsinded by it, but I myself …

R: (Guffaws)

B: What?

R: I really enjoyed that line. “I’ve never been a blind romantic. I’ve been blindsided by it.” Very clever.

Q: Sandra, you recently married “Monster Garage” star Jesse James. How’s it going?

B: It’s been a little under a year.

Q: You could still go on “The Newlywed Game.”

R: (feigning an announcer’s booming voice) Celebrity Newlywed Game! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt vs. Sandra Bullock and Jesse James! It’s a showdown! It’s a championship! For charity!

B: Forget that. I’d take the money.

R: (still booming) It’s not for charity!

B: When you humiliate yourself and publicly divulge it, you deserve to pocket it.

The birthday bunch

Musician Paul McCartney is 64. Movie critic Roger Ebert is 64. Actress Isabella Rossellini is 54. Singer Alison Moyet is 45. Singer Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men) is 35. Rapper Silkk The Shocker is 31. Country singer Blake Shelton is 30.