Going back to the movie.
http://www.manilatimes.net/students-taught-proper-ph-history-luistro/221519/Based on the interview above I really think Quizon's anecdote was done for marketing purposes to make the movie go viral.
Kasi, in a typical movie/TV show people really do not care if the character sits or stands.
Now, there is "outrage" by how poorly the youth are being taught thus people talk about it over and over again with righteous indignation.
skoivan, Birdman's very long shots are very dynamic walk and talks. Are walk and talks scenes done in local movies/TV shows? What I am talking about are long static shots that go beyond 15-20 secs with overly emotional dialogue. As juneaki mentioned local movies/TV shows are 20 years backwards.
Historical period dramas can and do use modern techniques. See Netflix's
Narcos that is set in 1989. They applied today's pacing and techniques on a historical period drama.
Now, if you want to make a movie look like it was done in the late 80s then go use the rather draggy and static shots.
Transformers and GI Joe appeal to pre-existing fans and their kids. In that context it is pretty good. If it wasn't then it would struggle to earn enough to justify sequels.
I guarantee you Heneral Luna will win FAMAS not because it's that good but out of nationalism.
If you want a compelling and captivating
Remember, movies/TV shows are a visual medium. If it comes up short in this regard then pasensyahan na lang or ipagtyaga na lang.
I am speaking from a value-based point of view.