RoleFilm and TV Writer
LocationNashville, Tennessee, USA
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Entertainment, Podcasting, Stand Up Comedy, Reality TV
Contribution620 articles published since January 2022

Ricky Valero

Ricky Valero joined Ready Steady Cut in January 2022 as a Film and TV writer and critic, and since then has published over 700 articles on the website.

Ricky, a recognized movie critic, has been writing about films for almost a decade. Before jumping into the world of film, he was a professional wrestler for seven years. Since joining the industry, he has covered numerous movie festivals, including Sundance Film Festival, AFI Fest, and SXSW Festival.

He is a member of a couple of critic groups, including the prestigious Critics Choice Association. He’s an avid lover of stand-up comedy and deeply loves reality TV shows. Ricky is also a regular film critic for Hidden Remote and Music City Drive-In.

Outside of covering Film and TV, Ricky hosts the Love In Reality Podcast, which discusses Netflix’s Love is Blind and interviews the contestants. He also hosts the Popcorn People Podcast.

Ricky has a natural flair for interviewing well-respected, famous people in the industry. His interviews include Academy Award winners J.K. Simmons and Florian Zeller, along with Johnny Knoxville, Zachary Levi, and Jack Dylan Grazer, which he posts on his YouTube Channel.

  • Joined Ready Steady Cut in January 2022.
  • He is a recognized critic and a member of prestigious critic groups.
  • He has interviewed prominent people in the movie industry.
  • Attended various high-profile film festivals.
  • Hosts a reality TV and a movie podcast.

Articles by Ricky Valero

Wilderness Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – What Did The Police Find In Cara’s Locker?

September 15 2023

I got a jampacked, emotional penultimate episode of Wilderness before the finale – in episode 5, Liv’s mom figures out that Will was cheating on...

Wilderness Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Who Is Arrested For Cara’s Murder?

September 15 2023

The aftermath of Cara dying is starting to cause drama for everyone in Wilderness. As Liv struggles to deal with having killed Cara, Will informs...

Wilderness Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Who Did Liv Push Off The Cliff?

September 15 2023

An emotional episode of Wilderness reveals who Liz pushed off the cliff. After her body is found, Liv begins to unravel the potential of her...

Wilderness Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – Who Shows Up During Will and Liv’s Road Trip?

September 15 2023

Revenge is on Liv’s mind in episode 2 of Wilderness. Liv starts to play mind games with Will and Cara, the woman he is having...

Wilderness Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – What Does Liv Find On Will’s Phone?

September 15 2023

In episode 1 of Wilderness, we get a glimpse of Liv and Will’s relationship. The happy couple is in the honeymoon stage until Liv finds...

Who Is Shani in ‘The Other Black Girl’? Character Breakdown and Importance Explained

September 14 2023

The Other Black Girl follows editorial assistant Nella Rogers, who feels alone at her job because she is the only Black woman working for her...

The Other Black Girl Season 1 Episode 10 Recap and Ending Explained

September 13 2023

This recap of the Hulu series The Other Black Girl Season 1 Episode 10, “Down With Disease,” contains spoilers, including an open discussion of the...

Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to Be Here Review – A career best for Wolf

September 12 2023

Here is our review of the Netflix stand-up comedy special Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to Be Here, released on September 12, 2023. Michelle Wolf went...

Wilderness Season 1 Review – Pitch-perfect psychological warfare

September 11 2023

This review of the Prime Video series Wilderness Season 1 does not contain spoilers. “Look What You Made Me Do” might be a Taylor Swift...

Best TV Shows On Hulu in 2023

September 9 2023

Keep this page handy as we celebrate and list what is deemed to be the Best and Highest Rated TV Shows on Hulu in 2023....

Best and Highest Rated Movies On Netflix in 2023

September 9 2023

Keep this page handy as we celebrate and list what is deemed to be the Best and Highest Rated Movies on Netflix in 2023. Netflix...

Best TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video in 2023

September 9 2023

We discuss the Best and Highest Rated TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. Keep this list handy throughout the year and keep up...

Selling The OC Season 2 Review – Who knew selling houses would be so dramatic?

September 8 2023

This review of the Netflix series Selling The OC Season 2 does not contain spoilers. The Oppenheim Group‘s Orange County location provided some wild drama...

The Other Black Girl Season 1 Review – A well-written, thrilling mystery

September 7 2023

This review of the Hulu series The Other Black Girl season 1 does not contain spoilers. The 2021 novel The Other Black Girl was written...

Wrestlers Season 1 Review – A docuseries that hits rock bottom

September 6 2023

This review of the Netflix series Wrestlers Season 1 does not contain spoilers. The Emmy Award-winning director Greg Whiteley, responsible for popular docuseries on Netflix,...

Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs Review – a slow start causes a bumpy road throughout

September 5 2023

This review of the Netflix film Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs does not contain spoilers. Shane Gillis broke into the stand-up comedy world in 2012, performing...

One Shot: Overtime Elite Season 1 Review – A good but worrisome watch

September 5 2023

This review of the Prime Video series One Shot: Overtime Elite Season 1 does not contain spoilers. Prime Video‘s venture into the world of sports...

Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 Episode 8 Recap And Ending Explained

September 3 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness Season 1Eepisode 8, “Gone Is the Illusion of Order,” contains spoilers, including an open discussion of...

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart Season 1 Episode 7 Recap and Ending Explained

September 1 2023

This recap of the Prime Video series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart Season 1 Episode 7 contains spoilers, including an open discussion of the...

God. Family. Football. Season 1 Review – A game-winning docuseries

August 28 2023

This review of the Amazon Freevee series God. Family. Football. Season 1 does not contain spoilers. Freevee is continuing to make a mark in the...

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