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

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 5 review – emotional beats

September 5 2022

This review of the Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 5 contains spoilers.  Access the reviews, news,...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 6 recap – “45 Dead”

September 2 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 6, “45 Dead,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow review – the best stand-up special of 2022

September 1 2022

Netflix stand-up comedy special Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow will be released on the streaming service on September 1, 2022. Your favorite stand-up comedian reviewer...

Chef’s Table: Pizza season 1 review – a slice of pie worth every bite

August 31 2022

Netflix reality series Chef’s Table: Pizza season 1 will be released on September 7, 2022. Another addition to the Chef’s Table series, Chef’s Table: Pizza. Will...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 4 review – the show is just getting started

August 29 2022

This review of the Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 4 contains spoilers.  Access the reviews, news,...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 5 recap – “Day Five”

August 26 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 5, “Day Five,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Selling the OC season 1 review – a highly entertaining reality show

August 23 2022

This review of the Netflix reality series Selling the OC season 1 does not contain spoilers. We have a spin-off of the series Selling Sunset...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 3 review – a strong continuation

August 22 2022

This review of the Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 3 contains spoilers.  Access the reviews, news,...

Five Days At Memorial season 1, episode 4 recap – “Day Four”

August 19 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 4, “Day Four,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 2 review – an incredible chapter

August 15 2022

This review of the Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 2 contains spoilers.  Access the reviews, news,...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers season 1, episode 1 review – the premiere explained

August 15 2022

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

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 3 recap – “Day Three”

August 12 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 3, “Day Three,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 2 recap – “Day Two”

August 12 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 2, “Day Two,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 1 recap – “Day One”

August 12 2022

This recap of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1, episode 1, “Day One,” contains spoilers.  Read the review of the series...

Loot season 1, episode 10 recap – the finale and ending explained

August 12 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 10, “The Silver Moon Summit,” — the finale and ending explained — contains spoilers.  Access...

Post Malone: Runaway review – a strong music documentary you don’t want to miss

August 11 2022

Amazon Freevee Original documentary film Post Malone: Runaway will be released on the streaming service on August 12, 2022. Post Malone is one of the...

Instant Dream Home season 1 review – a worthwhile renovation show

August 10 2022

Netflix reality series Instant Dream Home season 1 was released on August 10, 2022. We have another home renovation show that has dropped on Netflix...

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers review – showtime has never looked so good

August 10 2022

Hulu documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers will be released on the streaming service on August 15, 2022. The series will...

Jesus Sepulveda: Mr. Tough Life review – a good delivery of comedy

August 5 2022

HBO Max Comedy Special Jesus Sepulveda: Mr. Tough Life was released on the streaming service on Aug 5, 2022. We are back folks with another...

Loot season 1, episode 9 recap – “Cahoga Lake”

August 5 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 9, “Cahoga Lake,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news. In last...