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 Last of Us Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – who are Henry and Sam?

February 11 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 5, “Endure and Survive,” which contains spoilers. In The Last of Us Season...

Wolf Pack Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – who is the mystery person on the phone?

February 9 2023

In Wolf Pack Season 1 Episode 2, we realized that Blake (Bella Shepard) and Everett (Armani Jackson) weren’t the only two to be bitten during...

Infinity Pool Review and Ending Explained – A Twisted, Weird, Disturbing Ride

February 8 2023

Brandon Cronenberg is one of the most creative and twisted minds in Hollywood. He follows up his 2020 film Possessor with another wild ride in...

Full Swing Season 1 Review

February 7 2023

We review the Netflix documentary series Full Swing Season 1, which will be released on February 15th, 2023.  Netflix continues its run in the sports...

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – who is Kathleen?

February 6 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 4, “Please Hold on to My Hand,” which contains spoilers. In The Last...

The Last of Us Season 1 Review

February 5 2023

We review the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1, which does not contain spoilers. n 2014, The Last of Us debuted on PlayStation...

Wolf Pack Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – does Connor die?

February 2 2023

The premiere episode of Wolf Pack set the tone for the basis of each character. They introduced us to the vital characters, pushed the envelope...

Nate Bargatze: Hello World Review – a fun special for the whole family

January 31 2023

We review the Prime Video comedy stand-up special Nate Bargatze: Hello World, which was released on January 31st. ate Bargatze broke into the stand-up comedy...

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – how does Frank and Bill help Joel and Ellie?

January 30 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 3, “Long Long Time,” which contains spoilers. In episode 2 of The Last...

Magazine Dreams Review – Jonathan Majors delivers a knockout performance

January 28 2023

We review the film Magazine Dreams, which does not contain spoilers. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival had arrived, and my most anticipated movie from the...

Wolf Pack Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – what caused the massive wildfire?

January 26 2023

The book series by Edo Van Belkom, Wolf Pack, is being adapted into a series for Paramount+ with the same name. The show follows a...

Wolf Pack Season 1 Review – while not perfect, it’s still a good time

January 23 2023

The first thing I think of when I hear the word Wolf Pack is the NWO. But that’s not why we are here, we are...

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – Why is Ellie so important?

January 23 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us, Season 1 Episode 2, “Infected,” which contains spoilers. We saw the debut of The Last of...

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – how do Joel and Ellie meet?

January 16 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Darkness,” which contains spoilers. The moment we’ve...

Echo 3 Season 1 Ending Explained – do they make it out of Venezuela alive?

January 13 2023

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 Season 1 Episode 10, “Heat,” which contains spoilers and explains the ending. In episode 9 of Echo...

Andrew Santino: Cheeseburger Review – a lacklustre meal that lacked substance

January 11 2023

We review the Netflix comedy stand up special Andrew Santino: Cheeseburger, which was released on January 10th, 2023. Andrew Santino made his stand-up comedy special...

How I Caught My Killer Season 1 Review – everyone’s new true crime obsession

January 10 2023

Hulu has arrived with a nine-episode true crime series, How I Caught My Killer, which follows stories of how the victims ended up helping find...

Kaleidoscope Timeline – what is the correct order of the episodes?

January 1 2023

Kaleidoscope Timeline – what is the correct order of the episodes? Here is a quick, handy guide on episode order, jigsawing the Netflix series together....

Kaleidoscope Season 1 Review – a high-speed thrilling ride

January 1 2023

We review the Netflix series Kaleidoscope Season 1, which does not contain spoilers. We get a unique experience with the Netflix series Kaleidoscope. A heist...

The Rig Season 1 Review and Ending Ending Explained – A Mysterious Thrill-Ride Worthy of a Binge

January 1 2023

The Rig Season 1 was created by David Macpherson and stars some familiar faces in Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek) and Iain Glen (Game of Thrones)....