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 Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 7 recap – how does Eric find out about Bela cheating?

December 8 2022

We have hit the penultimate episodes before the big season finale of season 2 of The Sex Lives of College Girls – some high-stakes things...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 4 recap – will Nick quit Chippendales?

December 6 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 4, “Just Business,” which contains spoilers. We had an explosive episode of Welcome to...

Too Hot to Handle season 4 review – a reality trash that is filled with treasures

December 5 2022

We review the Netflix reality series Too Hot to Handle Season 4, which does not contain spoilers. We have the return of one of Netflix’s...

Your Christmas or Mine? ending explained – do Hayley and James end up together on Christmas?

December 2 2022

We discuss the ending of the Prime Video film Your Christmas or Mine? and will contain spoilers. Christmas movie season is set to get the...

Your Christmas or Mine? review – a cute little Christmas rom-com

December 2 2022

We review the Prime Video film Your Christmas or Mine? which does not contain spoilers. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, every streaming...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 4 recap – is Prince still alive after getting shot?

December 2 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 4, “Upriver,” which contains spoilers. We had the three-episode debut of Echo 3, which...

Acapulco season 2, episode 8 recap – what happens with Julia and Maximo?

December 2 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 8 recap -“Money Changes Everything,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Acapulco, we had one...

Riches season 1 ending explained – who is behind the missing money?

December 2 2022

We recap the Prime Video series Riches season 1, episode 6 recap, “Forgive, Maybe, Forget, Never,” which contains spoilers and explains the ending. We’ve had...

The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2, episode 6 recap – will Leighton get the girl?

December 1 2022

We recap the HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 6, which contains spoilers. The Sex Lives of College Girls...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 5 recap – will Kimberly have the surgery?

December 1 2022

We recap the HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 5, which contains spoilers. Last week on The Sex Lives...

Riches season 1 review – a family power struggle worth watching

November 30 2022

We review the Prime Video series Riches season 1, which does not contain spoilers. We have an original series from Prime Video that focuses on...

Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields Review – another shocking crime docuseries

November 29 2022

We review the Netflix series Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields, which does not contain spoilers. Crime history junkies (like me) can rejoice as Netflix...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 3 recap – does Denise help Chippendales thrive?

November 29 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 3, “Velvetta,” which contains spoilers. The two-episode premiere of Welcome to Chippendales had a...

Fantasy Football ending explained – do Bobby and Callie get caught?

November 25 2022

We discuss the ending of the Paramount+ film Fantasy Football which will contain spoilers. Fantasy Football is streaming on Paramount+ that follows the journey of...

Fantasy Football review – a fun movie the whole family can enjoy

November 25 2022

We review the Paramount+ film Fantasy Football, which does not contain spoilers. We have a new film from Nickelodeon streaming on Paramount+ in Fantasy Football....

Acapulco season 2, episode 7 recap – will Maximo be fired for being the rat?

November 25 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 7, “Always Something There To Remind Me,” which contains spoilers. Last week on Acapulco, we...

A Christmas Mystery ending explained – who stole the town’s jingle bells?

November 24 2022

We discuss the ending of the HBO Max film A Christmas Mystery, which will contain spoilers. The latest Christmas movie from HBO Max, A Christmas...

A Christmas Mystery review – a predictable, yet fun Christmas mystery

November 24 2022

We review the HBO Max film A Christmas Mystery, which does not contain spoilers. HBO Max continues to get us in the Christmas spirit with...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 4 recap – will Leighton and Whitney get into Kappa?

November 24 2022

On the third episode of The Sex Lives of College Girls, we saw so much drama go down. From Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) weighing selling her...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 3 recap – how does Leighton handle being out?

November 24 2022

We recap the HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2, episode 3, which contains spoilers. The season 2 premiere of The...

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