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

High School season 1, episode 4 recap – “Welcome Home”

October 14 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 4, “Welcome Home,” contains spoilers. In High School season 1, episode 3, the sisters...

High School season 1, episode 3 recap – “Hang On To The Night”

October 14 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 3, “Hang On To The Night,” contains spoilers. We had a whirlwind with...

High School season 1, episode 2 recap – “Shock to Your System”

October 14 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 2, “Shock to Your System,” contains spoilers. The pilot episode of High School...

High School season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

October 14 2022

This recap of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1, episode 1, “I Bet It Stung,” contains spoilers. This series, based on the book...

Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever review – Shlesinger thrives in her sixth special

October 11 2022

Netflix comedy special Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever will be released on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022. Check out our review.  So as you might have caught...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 10 recap

October 10 2022

This recap of the Hulu series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 10, contains spoilers. Read the recap of Legacy:...

Kev Adams: The Real Me review – one too many sodas

October 7 2022

Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special Kev Adams: The Real Me was released on Netflix on October 7th, 2022. Another stand-up special is streaming on Netflix with...

Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester review – a strong balance of jokes and storytelling

October 4 2022

This review of the Netflix film Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester does not contain spoilers. The time has come for us to tackle the latest...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 9 recap

October 3 2022

This recap of the Hulu series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 9 contains spoilers. Last week on Legacy: The...

High School season 1 review – an in-depth authentic look at life as a teenager

October 2 2022

This review of the Amazon Freevee series High School season 1 does not contain spoilers. The Amazon Freevee Original series High School tells the tale...

Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy review – a diarrhea of fart jokes for all

September 27 2022

Netflix Comedy Special Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy will be released on Netflix on September 27, 2022. We are back with another stand-up comedy special...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 8 recap – an emotionally charged episode

September 26 2022

This recap of the Hulu series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 8 contains spoilers. Check out all of our...

Sidney review – a brilliant and captivating look at a revolutionary man

September 22 2022

Apple TV+ documentary film Sidney will be released on September 23, 2022. We have a documentary from Apple TV+ in Sidney. The film follows the...

Patton Oswalt: We All Scream review – who doesn’t love a good Dad joke?

September 20 2022

This review of the Netflix comedy special Patton Oswalt: We All Scream does not contain spoilers. We are back, folks, and by back, I mean...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 7 recap – an airball of an episode

September 19 2022

This recap of the Hulu series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 7, contains spoilers. Last week on Legacy: The...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 8 recap – the finale explained

September 16 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 8, the finale and ending explained, contains spoilers.  Read the review...

Hell of a Cruise review – a terrifying documentary that will make you mad

September 14 2022

This review of the Peacock original documentary film Hell of a Cruise does not contain spoilers. READ: everything we know about Hell of a Cruise....

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 6 review – a must-see chapter

September 12 2022

This review of the Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 6 contains spoilers.  Access the reviews, news,...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 7 recap – “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”

September 9 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 7, “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” contains spoilers.  Read the...

Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy review – sometimes simple comedy is the best comedy

September 6 2022

Netflix stand-up comedy special Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy will be released on September 6, 2022. Guess who is back? Me, your favorite stand-up comedy...

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