RoleSenior Staff 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 Senior Staff Writer. A recognized movie critic, Ricky has been writing about films for almost a decade. Before entering the film industry, he was a professional wrestler for seven years. Since joining the industry, he has covered numerous movie festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival, AFI Fest, and SXSW Festival.

He is a member of several 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.

In addition to 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.

Articles by Ricky Valero

‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie’ Ending Explained – Do The Turtles Save The Day?

August 5 2022

The Nickelodeon series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a smash hit for the company. However, we haven’t had new episodes since...

Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 Review – A Trainwreck That You Can’t Stop Watching

August 3 2022

The three-part docuseries, Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99, opens with some original footage of the aftermath of the ’99 Woodstock. It looked like a complete DISASTER with...

‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie’ Review – A Slice of Pizza That Isn’t That Good

August 3 2022

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie opens with a massive chain of events that sees Casey Jones saving Leonardo from battle. Leonardo...

Five Days at Memorial Season 1 Review – Heartbreaking Look at one of the Generation’s Biggest Tragedies

August 2 2022

When I first turned on Five Days at Memorial, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the series. You have this story of one of...

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...