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Fine Line

'''Fine Line''' may refer to:

Music

Albums

Fine Line is the second studio album by English , released on December 13, 2019, by . The album features 12 tracks and debuted at number one on the US chart, marking Styles's second number-one album (and second consecutive chart-topping release) in the United States. It has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA for combined sales and streaming equivalent units exceeding three million in the US. Fine Fine Line is a solo album by English musician , formerly the bassist and co-songwriter of the rock band , released in 1984 by . Recorded in the rock genre with influences, it includes collaborations with musicians such as drummer Tony Braunagel, keyboardist Bob Marlette, guitarist Michael Thompson, and bassist . The album did not achieve significant commercial chart success or certifications. Fine Line is the fourth studio album by Japanese synth-pop duo Pasocom Music Club, released on May 10, 2023, through their management company.) The album features electronic and pop elements, reflecting the duo's signature style in the scene.

Songs

"Fine Line" is the from English ' second studio album of the same name, released on December 13, 2019, by . The song was written by Styles, , Sammy Witte, Tyler Johnson, and (Tom Hull). Produced by Johnson and Hull, it features a pop-rock sound characterized by upbeat guitars and anthemic choruses, drawing influences from rock. Although not officially released as a single in major markets until later radio promotions in in 2020, the track debuted at number 11 on the chart following the album's launch. "Fine Line" is a song by English Paul McCartney, from his 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, released by Hear Music and . Written and produced by McCartney with , it is a piano-driven exploring themes of love and introspection, in the genre. The song received positive reviews but did not chart significantly as a .) "Fine Line" is a song by English singer featuring British rapper , released on January 25, 2018, by as a from Mabel's debut High Expectations (2019). Co-written by Mabel, Not3s, and producers, it blends pop and R&B with production. The track peaked at number 43 on the and was praised for its catchy hooks.) Another notable song titled "Fine Line" appears on American singer 's fifth studio , Gag Order, released on May 19, 2023, by Kemosabe and . Issued as a dual alongside "" on April 28, 2023, the track was written by Kesha (Kesha Sebert), her mother , and producer STINT (Ajay Bhattacharya), with additional production contributions from , Jason Lader, and Stuart Crichton. Classified as an with elements, it delves into themes of , blurring the boundaries between genius and insanity as well as survival and self-destruction. The song did not achieve significant commercial chart success but received praise for its raw emotional depth.

Film

Production companies

Fine Line Features was established in 1991 as the specialty films division of , founded by Ira Deutchman, who served as its first president. The company specialized in acquiring, producing, and distributing independent and art-house films, targeting a distinct from New Line's mainstream slate. Under Deutchman's leadership until 1995, Fine Line built a reputation for championing auteur-driven projects, including Robert Altman's satirical Hollywood drama The Player (1992) and ensemble film (1993). Following Deutchman's departure in 1995, executives such as Ruth Vitale and later Mark Ordesky oversaw operations, expanding the portfolio to include critically acclaimed titles like Shine (1996), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Geoffrey Rush's performance. Other key releases encompassed international arthouse works such as Before Night Falls (2000), earning Javier Bardem an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, and Maria Full of Grace (2004), which received a Best Actress nomination for Catalina Sandino Moreno. These films exemplified Fine Line's focus on diverse, prestige-oriented cinema that garnered awards attention and cultural impact. In 2005, amid shifts in the independent film landscape, was folded into Picturehouse, a new specialty label formed as a between and . This integration effectively ended Fine Line's operations as an independent entity, with its functions absorbed into the broader Picturehouse operation, which itself ceased in 2008 following ' acquisition of .

Films

Fine Line (1984) is a short drama film directed by as his thesis project at Tisch School of the Arts. Running 43 minutes, it parallels the stories of a young man fleeing the and a young Taiwanese woman evading immigration authorities, blending comic and tragic elements to explore themes of pursuit and cultural displacement. The film won best film at the NYU Student Film Festival and has been noted for its early demonstration of Lee's directorial style. The Fine Line (2008) is a directed by Dave Mossop that explores safety and through four training segments featuring professional experts. A Fine Line (2019) is a directed by Joanna James that examines the challenges faced by women in the culinary , highlighting why less than 7% of head chefs and owners are women. Fine Line (2023) is a directed by Anna Barsukova. Premiering at in 2023, including the XXV All-Russian Shukshin Festival where it received a for Best , the 49-minute film examines life in the post-Soviet town of Sinegorye, where residents balance renewed hope from a new factory against the risks of a nearby dump. It explores themes of despair and in a changing industrial landscape, with limited international distribution following its festival run.

Other uses

Venues and businesses

The Fine Line is a prominent located in the Warehouse District of , , at 318 First Avenue North. Opened in 1987 as the Fine Line Music Cafe, it serves as an intimate concert hall with a capacity of 650, specializing in rock, , and performances. The venue became part of the First Avenue complex in 2018, enhancing its role in the local music scene by hosting thousands of national and regional acts over its history, and remains operational as of 2025. Notable performers include , who appeared there in December 1987 billed as "The Fine Liners," as well as Lady Gaga, Pixies, , , and . Fine Line Aesthetics is a medical spa in , focused on non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Opened in 2021 and founded by Hall, RN-BSN, a cosmetic injector with over 17 years of experience in as of 2025, the business emphasizes personalized solutions through licensed professionals. The team includes nurse practitioners Ashley Head, MSN, FNP-C, and Jordan Haney, MSN, FNP-C, along with licensed estheticians Annie Reay and Elizabeth Franklin, ensuring medical oversight for all services. Key offerings include neurotoxins such as Botox, Dysport, and Daxxify for reducing fine lines and wrinkles; dermal fillers for facial volume and contouring; and skin rejuvenation treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, and HydraFacial.

Arts and styles

The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles, Illinois, founded in September 1979 by Denise Kavanagh as a weaving teaching center in Geneva, emphasizes hands-on education in a diverse array of traditional and contemporary visual arts disciplines, catering to adult learners of all skill levels. Originally a small gallery on James Street, it relocated to a restored barn in St. Charles in 1986 and expanded with the Kavanagh building in 1999, adding studios and a gallery. The center provides studio-based classes and workshops that foster creativity through practical exploration of materials and techniques, and continues to operate as of 2025. Key disciplines include ceramics, where participants engage in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing to create functional and sculptural pieces. In textiles, offerings span on looms, , basketry, , fabric and surface design, felting, , and spinning, often drawing on historical methods adapted for modern expression. Jewelry and fine metalwork classes cover metalsmithing, including fabrication, stone setting, and the use of for intricate designs. Woodworking programs introduce , turning, and , while blacksmithing teaches and for both decorative and utilitarian objects. and workshops explore various media such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, and inks, emphasizing , , and observational skills. Additional areas like , paper arts (including and ), printmaking (e.g., , , and ), and encourage experimental approaches to image-making and . The center's gallery complements these programs by exhibiting works in these styles, showcasing regional artists and promoting styles from to . Custom art programs and guest workshops further adapt these disciplines for group settings, such as corporate team-building or community events, highlighting the center's role in blending artistic practice with accessible education.

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