Eight films to watch in September 2013

The story behind Deep Throat

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote, directed and stars in this sharp satire about a modern day Don Juan with a knack for seducing women and a serious internet porn addiction. But when the film's Jersey-boy hero meets a beautiful young woman played by Scarlet Johansson, he must curb his licentious ways. Don Jon features outstanding performances from its leading man and from Julianne Moore, and played to favourable reviews at the Sundance and Berlin film festivals. Released 19 September in Russia, 26 September in Hong Kong and 27 September in the US. (Photo: Relativity Media) 

The story behind Deep Throat

Film biopic of Linda Lovelace

The Smiths: Thirty years on

Why’s the band so special to their fans?

Behind the scenes with Britten

Rare footage of the composer rehearsing

Andrea Levy’s Small Island

Writing about the Windrush generation

Asghar Farhadi back with The Past

A ‘developed story of relationships’

German art: Out of the darkness

Inspirational Romantic landscapes

What is the role of the designer?

‘Critical design’ challenges traditions