The 5

Let’s go back to a happier, simpler time, back when Charlie Sheen was known primarily as an actor, and not a multimedia motormouth. For a while there — mostly in the ’80s — Sheen made movies. Here are his five best performances:

v “Platoon” (1986): Sheen is at the center of Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War epic as a young man conflicted about war and his place in the world, while simultaneously being torn between two powerful superiors. The film is immediate, intense and visceral, but Sheen infuses it with introspection and humanity.

v “Wall Street” (1987): Sheen reunites with Stone for a movie that could not be more reflective of its place and time. He stars as Bud Fox, an ambitious, young stockbroker who’s willing to do whatever he must to get to the top.

v “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986): He only had a brief part but he’s a pivotal force in helping Jennifer Grey, as Ferris’ frustrated sister, loosen up and let go of her jealousy. Sitting in a police station with messy hair and dark circles under his eyes, he’s a dangerous delinquent but also kind of sexy.

v “Eight Men Out” (1988): John Sayles’ film about how the 1919 Chicago White Sox threw the World Series is probably the best movie ever made about baseball.

v “Major League” (1989): It seems only fitting in retrospect that “Wild Thing” was the song that played when Sheen’s character came out of the bullpen — and that he has difficulty with control.

“The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox): Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong voice their cartoon likenesses in a new episode of “The Simpsons.” Could this be a sign that the show has gone to pot?

“America’s Next Great Restaurant” (8 p.m., NBC): No amount of movie magic can aid the contestants on “America’s Next Great Restaurant” as they take on an epic challenge: Cook for thousands at Hollywood’s Universal Studios City Walk.

“Sister Wives” (9 p.m., TLC): “Sister Wives,” the real-life version of “Big Love,” launches its second season, but take our advice: You might need a scorecard to keep track of the spouses.

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Polish Easter celebration set

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Swieczconka, a Polish Easter traditions workshop and celebration, will be next Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at St Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave.

Food will include an a la carte Polish buffet, as well as a bakery with paczki (doughnuts), kolachi, babka and krusciki (bow-tie cookies). The Polish Peddler will sell wooden eggs, decorating kits, blessing basket cloths and icons. S&D Deli of Pittsburgh will take orders for Easter foods, including kielbasa. The Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle dance troupe will perform at 2 p.m.

Workshops for adults in egg decorating, palm weaving and decorative paper cutting will be offered. The hands-on workshops will be conducted by Lawrence Kozlowski, noted folklorist, author and former director of Kujawiaki at Alliance College.

Children’s activities will include a coloring contest and more. For more information, go to polishyoungstown.org.