Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71

The family of Francis Buchholz announced his death on social media, sharing that he passed away yesterday after a private fight with cancer. They said he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. They also expressed gratitude to his fans worldwide for their constant support and love, noting that fans gave him everything, and he shared his music with them in return.

A family’s past and present intermingle in Germany’s eerie, elliptical ‘Sound of Falling’

Unlike many films that romanticize connections between people across time, “Sound of Falling” is raw and realistic. It moves effortlessly between the early 1900s and the present day, portraying humanity as a vulnerable species constantly battling hidden struggles that repeat through each generation. The film emphasizes the fleeting nature of life, showing how so many characters – and their aspirations – have faded into the past, much like we all will eventually.