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

Echo 3 Season 1 Episodes 8 and 9 Recap – What is Bambi and Prince’s Next Move?

December 30 2022

Echo 3 Season 1 Episode 8 starts with us at the camp where Amber is being held. However, she is now tied up, standing with...

Chelsea Handler: Revolution review – a fun special to end the year

December 27 2022

We review the Netflix comedy stand up special Chelsea Handler: Revolution, which was released on December 27th, 2022. We have the return of Chelsea Handler...

Welcome to Chippendales Season 1 Episode 7 recap – what’s next for Somen?

December 27 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales Season 1 Episode 7, “Paper is Paper,” which contains spoilers. We are winding down to the final...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 7 recap – will Amber be let free?

December 23 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 7, “Red is Positive, Black is Negative,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Echo...

Emily in Paris season 3 ending explained – who will Emily end up with?

December 21 2022

This recap of the Netflix series Emily in Paris season 3, episode 10, “Charade,” contains spoilers, including an open discussion of the Emily in Paris...

Emily in Paris season 3 review – a rich season full of great writing

December 21 2022

We review the Netflix series Emily in Paris season 3, which does not contain spoilers. Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up your seat belts as we...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 6 recap – can Nick and Somen work together?

December 20 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 6, “February 31st,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Welcome to Chippendales, we had...

Cook at all Costs season 1 review – nothing’s cheap when you are trying to win

December 16 2022

We review the Netflix reality cooking competition series Cook at all Costs season 1, which was released on December 16th, 2022. We have a competitive...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 6 recap – will Bambi attempt to save Amber?

December 16 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 6, “Habeas Thumpus,” which contains spoilers. In the last episode of Echo 3, we...

Acapulco season 2 ending explained – what happened in the finale?

December 16 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 10 (finale) recap, which contains spoilers and explains the ending. We have arrived at the...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2 ending explained – what happened in the finale?

December 15 2022

We recap the HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 10 (finale), which contains spoilers and explains the ending. Season...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 9 recap – why does Kimberly break up with Jackson?

December 15 2022

Last week we had a whirlwind of events go down as we head into Episode 9 of The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2....

Last Chance U: Basketball season 2 review – a reminder that we should never give up hope

December 14 2022

We review the Netflix series Last Chance U: Basketball season 2, which was released on December 13th, 2022. Very few sports docuseries have become must-watch...

Tom Papa: What A Day! review – a special that the AARP would love

December 13 2022

We review the Netflix comedy special stand-up Tom Papa: What a Day!, which will be released on December 13th, 2022. We have the second Netflix...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 5 recap – will Chippendales thrive in two cities?

December 13 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 5, “Leeches,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Welcome to Chippendales, things started to...

The Binge 2: It’s A Wonderful Binge review – a raunchy comedy delivers the laughs

December 9 2022

We review the Hulu film The Binge 2: It’s A Wonderful Binge, which does not contain spoilers. We have the sequel to the 2020 hilarious...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 5 recap – how does Bambi find out about Prince?

December 9 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 5, “We Reject Your Influence,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Echo 3, we...

The Binge 2: It’s A Wonderful Binge ending explained – how does Hags propose to Sarah?

December 9 2022

We discuss the ending of the Hulu film The Binge 2: It’s A Wonderful Binge which will contain spoilers. We had the sequel to 2020s...

Acapulco season 2, episode 9 recap – does Maximo bounce back after being fired?

December 9 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 9 recap -“The Power of Love,” which contains spoilers. Coming off the best episode of...

The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2, episode 8 recap – do Whitney and Andrew hook up again?

December 8 2022

Episode 7 of The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2 was jam-packed with things happening to the crew at Essex, making an intriguing episode...

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