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

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie ending explained – do the Turtles save the day?

August 5 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie and will contain spoilers.  The Nickelodeon series...

Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 review – a trainwreck that you can’t stop watching

August 3 2022

Netflix documentary series Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 was released on August 3rd, 2022. We all remember Woodstock of ’69 as one of the greatest music festivals...

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie review – a slice of pizza that isn’t that good

August 3 2022

This review of the Netflix film Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie does not contain spoilers. We have the latest installment of...

Five Days at Memorial season 1 review – heartbreaking look at one of the generation’s biggest tragedies

August 2 2022

This review of the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial season 1 does not contain spoilers. When I first turned on Five Days at...

Loot season 1, episode 8 recap – “Spades Night”

July 29 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 8, “Spades Night,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news. We are...

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

July 28 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 10, “Yuumi” — the finale and ending explained — contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps,...

Loot season 1, episode 7 recap – “French Connection”

July 22 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 7, “French Connection,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news. We had...

Players season 1, episode 9 recap – “Finals”

July 21 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 9, “Finals,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. We are...

Dream Home Makeover season 3 review – still fun to watch

July 20 2022

Netflix reality series Dream Home Makeover season 3 will be released on the streaming service on July 27, 2022. Shea and Syd McGee are enjoying...

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don Mclean’s “American Pie” review – an unfocused look at an iconic song

July 19 2022

Paramount+ documentary The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don Mclean’s “American Pie” will be released on July 19, 2022.  One of my most...

Loot season 1, episode 6 recap – “The Philanthropic Humanitarian Award”

July 15 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 6, “The Philanthropic Humanitarian Award,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news....

Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons Season 1 Review – a creative and mind-blowing look at an iconic brand

July 14 2022

Hulu docuseries Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons will be released on the streaming service on July 14, 2022.  Everyone knows the brand Victoria’s Secret, but...

Players season 1, episode 8 recap – “Philadelphia”

July 14 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 8, “Philadelphia,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. Last week...

Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks review – Burr strikes out once again

July 12 2022

Netflix comedy special Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks will be released on Netflix on July 12, 2022. By reading my work, you all know...

The Only review – the inspirational story of one of the greatest soccer players ever

July 11 2022

Paramount+ documentary The Only will be released on the streaming service on July 12, 2022. The story of the life of U.S. Women’s Hall of...

Duck & Goose season 1 review – simplistic but has no rewatch value

July 8 2022

This review of the Apple TV+ series Duck & Goose season 1 does not contain spoilers. A brand new animated series based on the New...

How To Build a Sex Room season 1 review – a worthwhile journey

July 8 2022

Netflix reality series How To Build a Sex Room season 1 will be released on the streaming service on July 8, 2022. Over the years,...

Loot season 1, episode 5 recap – “Halsa”

July 8 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 5, “Halsa,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news. After the strongest...

Players season 1, episode 7 recap – “Playoffs”

July 7 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 7, “Playoffs,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. In last...

Loot season 1, episode 4 recap – “Excitement Park”

July 1 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 4, “Excitement Park,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news. The first...