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

Minx season 1, episode 7 recap – “God save the Queen of Dicks”

April 7 2022

This recap of the HBO Max series Minx season 1, episode 7, “God save the Queen of Dicks,” contains spoilers. Access the archive for reviews,...

Minx season 1, episode 6 recap – “A feminist with frisson”

March 31 2022

This recap of Minx season 1, episode 6, “A feminist with frisson”, contains spoilers. You can check out our recap of the previous episode by...

Minx season 1, episode 5 recap – “Just relaying news about a wayward snake”

March 31 2022

This recap of Minx season 1, episode 5, “Just relaying news about a wayward snake”, contains spoilers. After a whirlwind of events between Joyce and...

Mike Epps: Indiana Mike review – the good jokes outweigh the bad ones

March 29 2022

Netflix stand-up special Mike Epps: Indiana Mike will be released on the streaming service on March 29, 2022.  Mike Epps is heading back to the...

Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls season 1 review – a solid reality show

March 24 2022

Amazon original reality series Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls season 1 will be released on the streaming service on March 25, 2022. I...

Minx season 1, episode 4 recap – “An exciting new chapter in annals of erotica”

March 24 2022

This recap of the HBO Max series Minx season 1, episode 4 contains spoilers. Access the archive for reviews, recaps, and news for Minx.  Last...

Minx season 1, episode 3 recap – “A roll of film, a 3-iron, and a pearl necklace”

March 24 2022

This recap of the HBO Max series Minx season 1, episode 3 contains spoilers. Read the recap of the last episode. Last week we saw...

Deep Water (2022) ending explained – what happens to Vic and Melinda?

March 18 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Hulu film Deep Water (2022) so will contain spoilers. We see that Vic and Melinda are going through...

Minx season 1, episode 2 recap – “Au revoir, le double dong”

March 17 2022

This recap of HBO Max series Minx season 1, episode 2 contains spoilers. After the last episode, where we saw Joyce and Doug finally come...

Minx season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere explained

March 17 2022

This recap of HBO Max series Minx season 1, episode 1 contains spoilers. Minx is a brand new show coming to HBO Max set in...

Deep Water (2022) review – a deeply unsettling thriller that keeps you guessing

March 16 2022

This review of the Hulu film Deep Water (2022) does not contain spoilers.  One of my most anticipated movies of the first quarter is finally...

Catherine Cohen: The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous review – perfect blend of music and comedy

March 15 2022

Netflix Stand-Up Special Catherine Cohen: The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous will be released on streaming service on March 15, 2022 I am a huge standup comedy...

Fresh (2022) ending explained – does Noa or Steve make it out alive?

March 4 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Hulu film Fresh (2022), so will contain major spoilers. Read the review of the film Fresh (2022) We...

Fresh (2022) review – a tasteful thriller you won’t want to miss

March 3 2022

This review of the Hulu film Fresh (2022) does not contain spoilers.  The film opens by highlighting some people’s struggles with finding their true love...

Lucy and Desi review – fixing what Being the Ricardos got wrong

March 3 2022

Amazon Original Documentary film Lucy and Desi will be released on the streaming service on March 4, 2022. After watching Being the Ricardos and being...

The In Between ending explained – does Tessa move on?

February 11 2022

This article discusses the ending of Paramount+ original film The In Between and will contain spoilers. Throughout the film, we see Tessa trying to figure...

Marry Me (2022) ending explained – who does Kat end up with?

February 11 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Peacock film Marry Me (2022) so will contain spoilers.  We knew going into the film that Kat was...

The In Between review – the perfect love story for Valentine’s Day weekend

February 11 2022

This review of Paramount+ original film The In Between does not contain spoilers.  Ever since Joey King played in the Hulu series The Act, I...

Marry Me (2022) review – Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson are a perfect match

February 10 2022

This review of the Peacock film Marry Me (2022) does not contain spoilers. It is Valentine’s Day weekend and there are so many movies to...

Moses Storm: Trash White review – funny, witty and yet heartbreaking

January 22 2022

HBO Comedy Special Moses Storm: Trash White was released on the streaming service on January 22, 2022.  As I sat down to watch Moses Storm:...

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