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

Mammals season 1 review – a forgettable show that isn’t worth your time

November 10 2022

We review the Prime Video series Mammals season 1, which does not contain spoilers. Prime Video is one of the streaming services that aren’t afraid...

Is That Black Enough for You?!? review – one of the year’s best documentaries

November 10 2022

We review the Netflix documentary film Is That Black Enough for You?!? that featured at the 2022 AFI Film Festival and will be released on...

Neal Brennan: Blocks Review – An Edgy Special That Hits The Mark

November 9 2022

Neal Brennan has been working in stand-up comedy and comedy since 1992. He co-wrote the cult classic Half Baked with Dave Chappelle, with whom he...

High School season 1, episode 8 recap – the finale and ending explained

November 4 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 8, “The Con,” the finale and ending, contains spoilers. We had an explosive...

Acapulco season 2, episode 4 recap – “Love is a Battlefield”

November 4 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 4, “Love is a Battlefield,” which contains spoilers. Acapulco season 2, episode 3 was filled with...

High School season 1, episode 7 recap – “Fix You Up”

November 4 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 7 recap – “Fix You Up,” contains spoilers. Last week on High School,...

Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This? review – Redd reminds us that the future of comedy is in good hands

November 3 2022

We review the HBO Max comedy stand-up special Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This? that was released on November 3rd, 2022. Chris Redd made...

Drink Masters review – another fun food competition series worth binging

October 29 2022

If you have a keen eye for fancy drinks, then the Netflix reality series Drink Masters might be for you – here is our official...

Acapulco season 2, episode 3 recap – “Glory Days”

October 28 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 3, “Glory Days,” which contains spoilers. Season 2 of Acapulco kicked off with two episodes highlighting...

High School season 1, episode 6 recap – “Hello I’m Right Here”

October 28 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School (2022) season 1, episode 6, “Hello I’m Right Here,” contains spoilers. We had a bit of...

Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune review – a fun, yet forgettable time

October 26 2022

Fortune Feimster returns to Netflix for her second stand-up comedy special after Sweet and Salty,Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune. Is the special worth checking out? Let’s dive...

Acapulco season 2, episode 2 recap – what happened in “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”

October 21 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 2, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which contains spoilers. Acapulco season 2, episode 1 picked...

Acapulco season 2, episode 1 recap – what happened in “Break My Stride”?

October 21 2022

We recap the Apple TV+ series Acapulco season 2, episode 1, “Break My Stride,” which contains spoilers. Season 1 of Acapulco was a fun ride...

High School season 1, episode 5 recap – “Freedom”

October 21 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 5, “Freedom,” contains spoilers. We had one heck of an emotional first four...

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks review – an essential viewing

October 20 2022

Peacock documentary film The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks was released on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 — here is our official review. Rosa Parks...

Acapulco season 2 review – a rare case of Season 2 being better than the first

October 19 2022

This review of the Apple TV Plus series Acapulco season 2 does not contain spoilers. At the end of season 1 of Acapulco, we saw...

Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy review – an overlong, underwhelming time

October 18 2022

Netflix stand-up comedy special Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy was released on October 18, 2022. Here is our official review. Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,”...

Love is Blind season 3 review – the must watch reality show continues to deliver

October 17 2022

This review of the Netflix dating reality series Love is Blind Season 3 does not contain spoilers. We have the return of my favorite reality...

Halloween Ends ending explained – did Michael Myers die?

October 15 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Peacock film Halloween Ends and will contain spoilers. Over the course of the last four years, we have...

Halloween Ends review – an absolute disgrace to Michael Myer’s legacy

October 15 2022

This review of the Peacock horror film Halloween Ends does not contain spoilers. Will Evil finally die? That’s the main question facing Halloween Ends. We...

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