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

Players season 1, episode 6 recap – “Nightfall”

June 30 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 6, “Nightfall,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. In last...

Players season 1 review – the gaming world has never looked better

June 27 2022

This review of Paramount+ series Players season 1 does not contain spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. I have been...

Loot season 1, episode 3 recap – “Hot Seat”

June 24 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 3, “Hot Seat,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news.  The shift...

Loot season 1, episode 2 recap – “Bienvenidos a Miami”

June 24 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 2, “Bienvenidos a Miami,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news.  The...

Loot season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

June 24 2022

This recap of Apple TV+ series Loot season 1, episode 1 contains spoilers.  If you ask me, nobody delivers at a high level with each...

Players season 1, episode 5 recap – “Guru”

June 23 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 5, “Guru,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. Last week’s...

Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual review – just the comedy boost we all need

June 21 2022

Netflix comedy special Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual will be released on the streaming service on June 21, 2022.  You might be living under a rock...

Players season 1, episode 4 recap – “Ownership”

June 18 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 4, “Ownership,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. After three...

Players season 1, episode 3 recap – “Braxton”

June 16 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 3, “Braxton,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. We had...

Players season 1, episode 2 recap – “Organizm”

June 16 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series Players season 1, episode 2, “Organizm,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for Players. The pilot...

Players season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

June 16 2022

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

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

June 16 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series The Offer season 1, episode 10, “Brains and Balls” — the finale and ending explained — contains spoilers.  Access the...

Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend season 1 review – a fresh take on an old idea

June 15 2022

This review of the Netflix reality series Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend season 1 does not contain major spoilers.  I was the BIGGEST...

Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends review – Pete has some funny friends

June 13 2022

Netflix comedy special Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends was released on the streaming service on June 13th, 2022. I am back covering another special...

Amy Schumer Presents: Parental Advisory review – a special with jokes worth laughing at

June 11 2022

Netflix comedy special Amy Schumer Presents: Parental Advisory was released on the streaming service on June 11th, 2022. We have another special fresh out of...

The Offer season 1, episode 9 recap – “It’s Who We Are”

June 9 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series The Offer season 1, episode 9, “It’s Who We Are,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news...

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill review – an unfunny waste of time

June 6 2022

Netflix comedy special Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill was released on the streaming service on June 6, 2022.  The Netflix is a Joke Festival...

The Offer season 1, episode 8 recap – “Crossing that Line”

June 2 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series The Offer season 1, episode 8, “Crossing that Line,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for...

The Offer season 1, episode 7 recap – “Mr. Producer”

May 26 2022

This recap of Paramount+ series The Offer season 1, episode 7, “Mr. Producer,” contains spoilers.  Access the archive of recaps, reviews, and news for The...

Jackass 4.5 review – insane, hilarious, gross and you don’t want to miss it

May 21 2022

This review of the Netflix film Jackass 4.5 does not contain spoilers. I am a huge fan of the Jackass franchise and was rather excited...

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