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

Was Dorothy Stratten involved in Chippendales?

November 24 2022

Was Dorothy Stratten involved in Chippendales? We discuss the Playboy model after her fictional appearance in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales. Hulu debuted their...

Was Paul Snider involved with Chippendales?

November 24 2022

Was Paul Snider involved with Chippendales? We discuss the man and his involvement after the release of the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales. Hulu debuted...

Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would review – an overall forgettable special

November 23 2022

Trevor Noah is someone that has seen his rise to the top of the landscape quickly ever since succeeding Jon Stewart as host of The...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 3 recap – does the CIA stop Bambi and Prince?

November 23 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 3, “The Gambler,” which contains spoilers. In episode two of Echo 3, we saw...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 2 recap – do Bambi and Prince save Amber?

November 23 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 2, “Tora Bora in the City,” which contains spoilers. In Echo 3 episode 1,...

Echo 3 season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

November 23 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, episode 1, “Flyaway,” which contains spoilers. Apple TV+ continues to bring its A-game to the...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 2 recap – can Somen get people to the club?

November 22 2022

This recap of the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 2, “Four Geniuses,” contains spoilers. The two-episode premiere of Welcome to Chippendales continues...

Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

November 22 2022

We recap the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, episode 1, “An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere,” which contains spoilers. Hulu has a brand new series,...

Echo 3 season 1 review – an underwhelming series that misses the mark

November 18 2022

We review the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 season 1, which does not contain spoilers. While we have seen Apple TV+ dabble in all sorts...

Acapulco season 2, episode 6 recap – what dirt does Maximo get for the press?

November 18 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 6, “Hollywood Nights,” which contains spoilers. Acapulco season 2, episode 5, centered on Sara (Regina...

Welcome to Chippendales review – Nanjiani and Bartlett shine in one of the year’s best shows

November 17 2022

We review the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales season 1, which does not contain spoilers. We have a brand new series inspired by the book...

A Christmas Story Christmas ending explained – Will Ralphie save Christmas?

November 17 2022

We discuss the ending of the HBO Max film A Christmas Story Christmas, which will contain spoilers. In 1983, A Christmas Story was released and...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 2 recap – does Kimberly get the money for college?

November 17 2022

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

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2, episode 1 recap – what happens in the season 2 premiere?

November 17 2022

The girls of Essex College are back for season 2 of The Sex Lives of College Girls. We had so many things left open during...

A Christmas Story Christmas review – a pure joy filled nostalgic ride

November 15 2022

We review the HBO Max film A Christmas Story Christmas, which does not contain spoilers. Thirty-nine years after the original film debut, we have a...

Deon Cole: Charleen’s Boy Review – A Special That Reminds You Of The Golden Age Of Comedy

November 15 2022

Deon Cole has been doing stand-up comedy for over fifteen years now. You may also recognize him from his recurring role on Black-ish and Grown-ish and...

The Sex Lives of College Girls season 2 review – equally as fun if not better

November 12 2022

After a widely successful first season, The Sex Lives of College Girls is back for Season 2, and I couldn’t be more excited. I binged...

Acapulco season 2, episode 5 recap – will Sara get back on her feet?

November 11 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 5, “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” which contains spoilers. Episode 4 of Acapulco season 2...

Mammals season 1 – do Jamie and Amandine end up together?

November 11 2022

In Mammals season 1, do Jamie and Amandine end up together? We discuss that question and provide an answer.  One of the main reasons you...

Mammals season 1, episode 6 recap – the ending explained

November 11 2022

We recap the Prime Video series Mammals season 1, episode 6, which contains spoilers and details of the ending. We have reached the season finale...

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