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

The Hardy Boys Season 3 Ending Explained – Who saves the world from the Sim?

July 26 2023

With Frank and Joe trapped, will they be able to get out in time to stop Drew from letting the Sim turn everyone into reality?...

Mark Normand: Soup to Nuts Review – Dark humor will always be the king of the stage

July 25 2023

Mark Normand has been in the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade. From Comedy Central‘s Comics to Watch to Esquire‘s Best New Comedians 2012,...

Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – Why did Joe put Cruz through the test again?

July 23 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 Episode 2, “The Beating,” contains spoilers. In Episode 2 of Special Ops: Lioness, we...

Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – Who dies in “Sacrificial Soldiers?”

July 23 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 Episode 1, “Sacrificial Soldiers,” contains spoilers. The combination of Taylor Sheridan and Paramount+ brings...

Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 9 Recap – Who shoots Sheriff Barnum?

July 23 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 9, “If This is Goodbye,” contains spoilers. We have reached the penultimate episode of ...

The Hardy Boys Season 3 Review – An underwhelming end to the series

July 21 2023

The Edward Stratemeyer book series The Hardy Boys has seen many TV shows, movies, and even video games created over the years. The latest iteration...

Surf Girls Hawai’i Season 1 Review – A worthwhile, bingeable sports docuseries

July 17 2023

This review of the Prime Video series Surf Girls Hawai’i Season 1 does not contain spoilers. Moana Jones Wong, Ewe Wong, Maluhia Kinimaka, Pua DeSoto,...

An Interview with John Rafanelli, Co-Editor of Survival of the Thickest

July 16 2023

Ricky Valero of Ready Steady Cut had the honor of interviewing the extremely talented TV editor John Rafanelli about the new Netflix series Survival of...

Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 8 Recap – Who killed Marissa?

July 16 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 8, “A Call for Help,” contains spoilers. As we inch closer to the finale...

Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 8 Recap – What does Mavis say to Jacque’s marriage proposal?

July 13 2023

Season 1 Episode 8 of Survival of the Thickest gives Mavis an opportunity to show off her styling abilities. As that happens, Jacque re-enters the...

Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Review – Buteau thrives but the show underwhelms

July 13 2023

Michelle Buteau is known for making us laugh on the stage during her stand-up specials. However, she has created an eight-episode comedy series, Survival of...

Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 7 Recap – Who dies in “Fair Chase”?

July 9 2023

This recap of the Paramount+ series Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 7, “Fair Chase,” contains spoilers. Joe is on the hunt to find out who...

Deadloch Season 1 Episode 8 Recap and Ending Explained

July 7 2023

This recap of the Prime Video series Deadloch Season 1 Episode 8 contains spoilers. We have reached the season finale of Deadloch. Of course, the...

Kevin Hart: Reality Check Review – The king is coming for his crown

July 6 2023

This review of the Peacock film Kevin Hart: Reality Check does not contain spoilers. Between 2009 and 2020, Kevin Hart released over seven stand-up comedy...

Recap – What happened in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Part 1? (Episodes 1-5)

July 6 2023

We recap the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Part 1 (Episodes 1-5), which contains spoilers as it details what happened. The popular Netflix...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 5 Recap – What happens to Mickey at the end of “Suspicious Minds”?

July 6 2023

This recap of the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 5, “Suspicious Minds,” contains spoilers. It is time for the District Attorney’s office...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 4 Recap – What evidence does Izzy find?

July 6 2023

This recap of the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 4, “Discovery” contains spoilers. The hunt to prove Lisa Trammel’s innocence is ramping...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 3 Recap – What is Mitchell Bondurant’s cause of death?

July 6 2023

This recap of the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 3, “Conflicts,” contains spoilers. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is stuck in the middle...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 2 Recap – Who attacks Glory Days?

July 6 2023

This recap of the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 2, “Obligations,” contains spoilers. Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) finds himself in a dicey situation...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Part 1 Review – A thrilling start to the season

July 6 2023

This review of the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Part 1 does not contain spoilers. The top-rated Netflix series based on the Michael...