Vocabulary:
- biopic /BAHY-oh-pik/
- bring (something) into the mainstream /bring IN-too thuh MEYN-streem/
- make (one’s) mark /meyk mark/
- the silver screen /thuh SIL-ver skreen/
- try (one’s) hand (at something) /trahy hand at SUHM-thing/
[noun] a film about the life of a real person
I find watching biopics of influencial people inspiring.
[phrasal verb] to make something popular or normal for most people
The song “Creep” brought Radiohead into the mainstream.
[idiom] to do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful
It is my goal to make a mark on the world before I pass away.
[idiom] the film industry
She has completely changed ever since she got a taste of being on the silver screen.
[idiom] to attempt to do something for the first time
I’m thinking of trying my hand at ice skating once I get settled in Hokkaido.
Ziggy Marley is currently working with Paramount Pictures in developing a biopic of Bob Marley, his late father and reggae legend. Bob Marley is a music icon recognized for bringing the reggae genre into the mainstream. He started his relatively short but successful career as a member of The Wailers in the 60’s until its eventual split in the 70’s. He is renowned for massive hits like “One Love”, “Buffalo Soldier”, “No Woman, No Cry”, “Waiting in Vain”, “Jammin’”, and “Redemption Song”.
Ziggy Marley followed in his father’s footsteps and made his mark on the music industry. He is no stranger to the silver screen either, having produced a few films about his father such as Bob Marley & The Wailers: Easy Skanking in Boston ’78, Bob Marley Legend Remixed and Marley. He also tried his hand at acting in TV shows such as Charmed and Hawaii Five-O.
Ziggy Marley followed in his father’s footsteps and made his mark on the music industry. He is no stranger to the silver screen either, having produced a few films about his father such as Bob Marley & The Wailers: Easy Skanking in Boston ’78, Bob Marley Legend Remixed and Marley. He also tried his hand at acting in TV shows such as Charmed and Hawaii Five-O.
True or False:
- Bob Marley popularized reggae music.
- Ziggy Marley is currently working on Marley with Paramount Pictures.
- Bob Marley has previous acting experience.
- Ziggy Marley is also a known musician.
- The Wailers is the name of Bob Marley’s band in the 1960’s.
Discussion Questions:
- Is Bob Marley popular in your country? Please explain your answer.
- Why do you think Ziggy Marley likes producing movies about his father?
- Are you interested in watching this new movie once it is released? Why or why not?
- Do you like watching biopics? Please elaborate.
- Which do you prefer: something in the mainstream or something obsure? Discuss.
Express Your Opinion:
- “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
- “Music can change the world because it can change people.” – Bono
- “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” – Bob Marley