Derek Kompare
@dkompare.bsky.social
Media scholar/eulogist, higher ed administrator, teacher, spouse, parent, procrastinator, physical media stan, music omnivore, flâneur, short term skeptic, and disappointed with the internet since 1995.
Posts do not reflect views of my employer.
Posts do not reflect views of my employer.
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In a few decades, what will be left of the data we’ve generated on social media this century? Will it be missed? The answer to both questions is most likely “not much.”
Another cool full-time faculty position here at the Meadows School of the Arts: Media Exec-In-Residence in Journalism.
Details here:
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Details here:
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November 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Another cool full-time faculty position here at the Meadows School of the Arts: Media Exec-In-Residence in Journalism.
Details here:
apply.interfolio.com/170447
Details here:
apply.interfolio.com/170447
Funko's rise, ubiquity, and fall always felt like a metaphor for the entire fandom economy of the past 20 years.
I took a look at The Fall of Funko, what it means for comics retailers, and what might be next. #comicsindustry
In Funko's Fall, We Sinned All
With Funko's future in doubt, a look back at how Pops took over the world and comics shops, and whether they can be replaced
www.comicsbeat.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Funko's rise, ubiquity, and fall always felt like a metaphor for the entire fandom economy of the past 20 years.
How my car greets me most mornings these days, and for the foreseeable future.
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How my car greets me most mornings these days, and for the foreseeable future.
The struggle is real.
See also: every dinner out at academic conferences.
See also: every dinner out at academic conferences.
Family Enters Crisis Talks After Learning Restaurant Has 45-Minute Wait http://theonion.com/family-enters-crisis-talks-after-learning-restaurant-ha-1819577952/
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The struggle is real.
See also: every dinner out at academic conferences.
See also: every dinner out at academic conferences.
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Are you a fan of the 1978 film THE WIZ? I would LOVE to chat with you about your fandom for a book on THE WIZ. You only need to be 18 years old or older and love the film. DMs open and please share.
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Are you a fan of the 1978 film THE WIZ? I would LOVE to chat with you about your fandom for a book on THE WIZ. You only need to be 18 years old or older and love the film. DMs open and please share.
Not a fan of the November erasure agenda of all the Xmas house displays up already. OTOH, big fan of the folks who still have Halloween out.
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Not a fan of the November erasure agenda of all the Xmas house displays up already. OTOH, big fan of the folks who still have Halloween out.
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
One historically stupid trade too late, but I’ll take it. Let the healing begin.
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Mavs expected to fire GM Nico Harrison, reports say
Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison is expected to be fired Tuesday during a meeting with team owner Patrick Dumont, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
One historically stupid trade too late, but I’ll take it. Let the healing begin.
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In a few decades, what will be left of the data we’ve generated on social media this century? Will it be missed? The answer to both questions is most likely “not much.”
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In a few decades, what will be left of the data we’ve generated on social media this century? Will it be missed? The answer to both questions is most likely “not much.”
A sumptuous feast of daylight and confident neo-soul from the criminally underrated Yazmin Lacey. Great songs, expansive production, and Yazmin’s beautiful, grounded voice. Adult listening.
yazminlacey.bandcamp.com/album/teal-d...
yazminlacey.bandcamp.com/album/teal-d...
Teal Dreams, by Yazmin Lacey
14 track album
yazminlacey.bandcamp.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A sumptuous feast of daylight and confident neo-soul from the criminally underrated Yazmin Lacey. Great songs, expansive production, and Yazmin’s beautiful, grounded voice. Adult listening.
yazminlacey.bandcamp.com/album/teal-d...
yazminlacey.bandcamp.com/album/teal-d...
Don't assume that these US flight delays will only get longer; they could be fluid. My wife's flight tonight was initially delayed about 3 hours this morning, but the departure has been steadily getting earlier since then. We'll see if it holds up.
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Don't assume that these US flight delays will only get longer; they could be fluid. My wife's flight tonight was initially delayed about 3 hours this morning, but the departure has been steadily getting earlier since then. We'll see if it holds up.
Looking like a good year for a Thanksgiving road trip or staycation. Anything but airports.
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Looking like a good year for a Thanksgiving road trip or staycation. Anything but airports.
Reposted by Derek Kompare
Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
Just a reminder that we're currently hiring seven (and counting) full-time faculty positions in visual and performing arts and communication here at the SMU Meadows School of the Arts. Details on each here:
www.smu.edu/meadows/abou...
www.smu.edu/meadows/abou...
Employment
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just a reminder that we're currently hiring seven (and counting) full-time faculty positions in visual and performing arts and communication here at the SMU Meadows School of the Arts. Details on each here:
www.smu.edu/meadows/abou...
www.smu.edu/meadows/abou...
Congrats, NYC! Hoping we get more of that change across the country.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Congrats, NYC! Hoping we get more of that change across the country.
I’m envious of the less generic stickers I’ve seen on people’s feeds, but I’ve done my civic duty nonetheless.
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I’m envious of the less generic stickers I’ve seen on people’s feeds, but I’ve done my civic duty nonetheless.
Reposted by Derek Kompare
Maybe if we let tech companies think they invented it, we could get episodic television back.
“It’s called… a micro-arc, an entire season’s plot-line distilled down into one episode.”
“This will revolutionize how television gets made. Imagine the same characters but… in different situations!!!”
“It’s called… a micro-arc, an entire season’s plot-line distilled down into one episode.”
“This will revolutionize how television gets made. Imagine the same characters but… in different situations!!!”
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Maybe if we let tech companies think they invented it, we could get episodic television back.
“It’s called… a micro-arc, an entire season’s plot-line distilled down into one episode.”
“This will revolutionize how television gets made. Imagine the same characters but… in different situations!!!”
“It’s called… a micro-arc, an entire season’s plot-line distilled down into one episode.”
“This will revolutionize how television gets made. Imagine the same characters but… in different situations!!!”
It’s still technically spooky season, so here’s a fantastic deep dive into some deep dark cuts and surprises from the hidden corners of the late 20th century and beyond, from Dina J. www.nts.live/shows/dina-j...
HIGH NOON: ALL HALLOW'S SPECIAL 15th October 2025
Playing Soundtrack, Rock N Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Halloween. Dina Juntila aka Dina J is a Los Angeles based DJ. record collector and music supervisor.
www.nts.live
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It’s still technically spooky season, so here’s a fantastic deep dive into some deep dark cuts and surprises from the hidden corners of the late 20th century and beyond, from Dina J. www.nts.live/shows/dina-j...
A clever variation on Noirvember, with a premium on paranoia, confusion, and guilt. A feast for fans of evasive cinematic showing and telling, all in glorious black & white.
Blackout Noir ~ now playing on The Criterion Channel...
Programmed by
@selfstyledsiren.bsky.social and @glennkenny.bsky.social ~ thank you! Great selection of Blackout Noir films.
#FilmNoir 🎞 #Noirvember
Programmed by
@selfstyledsiren.bsky.social and @glennkenny.bsky.social ~ thank you! Great selection of Blackout Noir films.
#FilmNoir 🎞 #Noirvember
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A clever variation on Noirvember, with a premium on paranoia, confusion, and guilt. A feast for fans of evasive cinematic showing and telling, all in glorious black & white.
Our appreciation for Halloween decor is challenged by our inherent laziness for setup and takedown, so our setup is pretty minimalist. But I love y’all who go all out. Thanks for a fun and spooky month of neighborhood walks. 👻🎃😈🧛♀️
November 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our appreciation for Halloween decor is challenged by our inherent laziness for setup and takedown, so our setup is pretty minimalist. But I love y’all who go all out. Thanks for a fun and spooky month of neighborhood walks. 👻🎃😈🧛♀️
Good thing there's already a 1941 Warner Bros film about the 2025 pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good thing there's already a 1941 Warner Bros film about the 2025 pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
LA folks: intriguing talk coming up this afternoon at UCLA from Peter Lunenfeld, on "Los Angeles in the Era of Artificial Intelligence." Looks like a recording will be available as well later.
ucla-orca.my.canva.site/139th-facult...
ucla-orca.my.canva.site/139th-facult...
139th Faculty Research Lecture - V2.
ucla-orca.my.canva.site
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
LA folks: intriguing talk coming up this afternoon at UCLA from Peter Lunenfeld, on "Los Angeles in the Era of Artificial Intelligence." Looks like a recording will be available as well later.
ucla-orca.my.canva.site/139th-facult...
ucla-orca.my.canva.site/139th-facult...
Great ep of @ouropinions.bsky.social on the logistics and community building aspects of SF and SF-adjacent fan conventions. A lot to ponder here that applies to events and gatherings of all kinds, esp those that rely on volunteer labor (eg, academic conferences).
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
The Future of Science Fiction Conventions
Podcast Episode · Our Opinions Are Correct · 10/30/2025 · 55m
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Great ep of @ouropinions.bsky.social on the logistics and community building aspects of SF and SF-adjacent fan conventions. A lot to ponder here that applies to events and gatherings of all kinds, esp those that rely on volunteer labor (eg, academic conferences).
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
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Huge thank you to the comedians, musicians, artists and writers who are just as mad and bewildered as the rest of us but are still doing their best to make life worth living for everyone.
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Huge thank you to the comedians, musicians, artists and writers who are just as mad and bewildered as the rest of us but are still doing their best to make life worth living for everyone.
Pleased that our lil program made The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools list again (at #27). www.thewrap.com/top-50-film-...
The Top 50 Film Schools of 2025
TheWrap ranks the top 50 film schools in the U.S. for the 10th year, partnering again with Screen Engine/ASI
www.thewrap.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Pleased that our lil program made The Wrap's Top 50 Film Schools list again (at #27). www.thewrap.com/top-50-film-...