g., inPublic Enemy (1931),Little Caesar (1930)andWhite Heat (1949)) - prominently portrayed in an idealized painting above the fireplace.The studio execs decide to make his nomadic travels a publicity stunt and provide him with "an advance man in front, a follow-upper behind.Actually, there was a brief mention in the script comparing the Judge in the case to Pilate: "You""re a regular Pontius Pilate the minute you start.Nick: Gus, I didn""t even know you knew who Picasso was.Gus: (pointing to the signature) Sure I do, says right here.Nick: (looking at the painting) Hers is bigger.At that moment, a blonde (Leilani Sarelle) descends a circular staircase from upstairs:The Woman: Are you vice?Nick: No, we""re homicide.